If you would fall into any extreme, let it be on the side of gentleness. The human mind is so constructed that it resists rigor, and yields to softness.

What son would not bring his mother back to life and would not bring her into paradise after her death if he could?

Take care of your health, that it may serve you to serve God.

Better make penitents by gentleness than hypocrites by severity.

Cook the truth in charity until it tastes sweet.

You learn to love by loving.

Make friends with the angels, who though invisible are always with you. Often invoke them, constantly praise them, and make good use of their help and assistance in all your temporal and spiritual affairs.