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

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

Lately I was near the beehives and some of the bees flew onto my face. I wanted to raise my hand, and brush them off. 'No,' said a peasant to me, 'do not be afraid, and do not touch them. They will not sting you at all, if you touch them they will bite you.' I trusted him; not one bit me. Trust me; do not fear these temptations. Do not touch them; they will not hurt you.

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

True progress quietly and persistently moves along without notice.

He prays well who is so absorbed with God that he does not know he is praying.

Friendship requires great communication.