He will never let the trial surpass the strength He gives you, and at the very moment you think yourself overwhelmed by sorrow, He will lift you up and give you peace.

Strength of character is certainly needed to face life in the world and to stand by right principles, especially in the age in which we live.

Learn to let others do their share of the work. Things may be done less well, but you will have more peace of soul and health of body. And what temporal interest should we not sacrifice in order to gain these blessings?

He who has Jesus has everything.

I love my solitude, and I would love it still more if I had more of it.

Humility is the virtue that requires the greatest amount of effort.

If only I could be hidden in a corner, so as not to be tempted to worry about things that are not really my business.