Consider all the past as nothing, and say, like David: Now I begin to love my God.

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

To love our neighbor in charity is to love God in man.

Half an hour's meditation each day is essential, except when you are busy. Then a full hour is needed.

There are no galley-slaves in the royal vessel of divine love - every man works his oar voluntarily!

Let is walk ... joyously, dear souls, among the difficulties of this passing life ... These pains will have an end when our life ends, after which there will be only joy, only contentment, only eternal consolation.

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