Nothing appeases an enraged elephant so much as the sight of a little lamb.
A good discourse is that from which nothing can be retrenched without cutting into the quick.
The merit of the cross does not consist in its heaviness, but in the manner in which we carry it. I would even say that it is sometimes more virtuous to carry a cross of straw than a heavy cross because we have to be more attentive for fear of losing it.
Pride dies 20 minutes after death.
The Lord delights in every little step you take.
When charity requires it we must freely and mildly communicate to our neighbor not only what is his instruction, but also what is profitable for his consolation.