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.

While I am busy with little things, I am not required to do greater things.

Though perseverance does not come from our power, yet it comes within our power.

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

Every Christian needs a half-hour of prayer each day, except when he is busy, then he needs an hour.

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

The Devil doesn't fear austerity but holy obedience.