The truly patient man neither complains of his hard lot nor desires to be pitied by others. He speaks of his sufferings in a natural, true, and sincere way, without murmuring, complaining, or exaggerating them.

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

Cook the truth in charity until it tastes sweet.

Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections.

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

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.

A spoon full of honey gets more flies than a barrel full of vinegar.