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.

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.

One rarely does well what one rarely does.

Flowers often grow more beautifully on dung-hills than in gardens that look beautifully kept.

Humility consists in not esteeming ourselves above other men, and in not seeking to be esteemed above them.

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

All the science of the Saints is included in these two things: To do, and to suffer. And whoever had done these two things best, has made himself most saintly.