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

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.

You can attract more bees with a spoonful of sugar than a cupful of vinegar.

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

Better make penitents by gentleness than hypocrites by severity.

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

There is no better means of attainment to the spiritual life Than by continually beginning again.