If I want only pure water, what does it matter to me whether it be brought in a vase of gold or of glass? What is it to me whether the will of God be presented to me in tribulation or consolation, since I desire and seek only the Divine will?

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

Be who you are and be that well.

Let us think only of spending the present day well. Then when tomorrow shall have come, it will be called today, and then we will think about it.

Don't get upset with your imperfections. Surrender to the Power of God's Love, which is greater than our weakness.

Those who love to be feared fear to be loved, and they themselves are more afraid than anyone, for whereas other men fear only them, they fear everyone.

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.