Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections but instantly set about remedying them -- every day begin the task anew.

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.

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

Consider the pains which martyrs have endured, and think how even now many people are bearing afflictions beyond all measure greater than yours, and say, "Of a truth my trouble is comfort, my torments are but roses as compared to those whose life is a continual death, without solace, or aid or consolation, borne down with a weight of grief tenfold greater than mine."

It is wonderful how attractive a gentle, pleasant manner is, and how much it wins hearts.

We have freedom to do good or evil; yet to make choice of evil, is not to use, but to abuse our freedom.

Pride dies 20 minutes after death.