Since God often sends us inspirations by means of His angels, we should frequently return our aspirations to him by means of the same messengers.

If you would fall into any extreme, let it be on the side of gentleness. The human mind is so constructed that it resists rigor, and yields to softness.

If the heart wanders or is distracted, bring it back to the point quite gently... And even if you did nothing during the whole of your hour but bring your heart back, though it went away every time you brought it back, your hour would be very well employed.

For every great temptation there will be many small ones. Wolves and bears are more dangerous than flies, but we are bothered most by flies.

Have patience with all things, But, first of all with yourself.

It is right that you should begin again every day. There is no better way to complete the spiritual life than to be ever beginning it over again.

Charity and devotion differ no more, the one from the other, than the flame from the fire.