Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength.

Whatever happens, abide steadfast in a determination to cling simply to God.

Great occasions for serving God come seldom, but little ones surround us daily.

Be neat, Philothea; let nothing be negligent about you. It is a kind of contempt of those with whom we converse, to frequent their company in uncomely apparel; but, at the same time, avoid all affectation, vanity, curiosity, or levity in your dress. Keep yourself always, as much as possible, on the side of plainness and modesty, which, without doubt, is the greatest ornament of beauty, and the best excuse for the want of it.

True progress quietly and persistently moves along without notice.

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.

The greatest method of praying is to pray the Rosary.