Those who love to be feared fear to be loved, and they themselves are more afraid than anyone, for whereas other men fear only them, they fear everyone.

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

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

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

Do not desire crosses, unless you have borne those already laid upon you well — it is an abuse to long after martyrdom while unable to bear an insult patiently.

You can attract more bees with a spoonful of sugar than a cupful of vinegar.

God is present everywhere, and every person is His work.