Do not desire crosses, unless you have borne those already laid upon you well — it is an abuse to long after martyrdom while unable to bear an insult patiently.

A good discourse is that from which nothing can be retrenched without cutting into the quick.

He who can preserve gentleness amid pains, and peace amid worry multitude of affairs, is almost perfect.

Humor is the foundation of reconciliation.

Obedience is a virtue of so excellent a nature, that Our Lord was pleased to mark its observance upon the whole course of His life; thus He often says, He did not come to do His Own will, but that of His Heavenly Father.

There is nothing as strong as tenderness, And nothing as tender as true strength.

Naturally we all have an inclination to command, and a great aversion to obey; and yet it is certain that it is more for our good to obey than to command; hence perfect souls have always had a great affection for obedience, and have found all their joy and comfort in it.