The measure of charity may be taken from the want of desires. As desires diminish in the soul, charity increases in it; and when it no longer feels any desire, then it possesses perfect charity.

I make bold to say that it is profitable for the proud to fall, in order that they may be humbled in that for which they have exalted themselves.

When large numbers of people share their joy in common, the happiness of each is greater because each adds fuel to the other's flame.

Even the straws under my knees shout to distract me from prayer

Let us understand that God is a physician, and that suffering is a medicine for salvation, not a punishment for damnation.

Find out how much God has given you and from it take what you need; the remainder is needed by others.

Woman was merely man's helpmate, a function which pertains to her alone. She is not the image of God but as far as man is concerned, he is by himself the image of God.