Do you think that the man-loving God has given you much so that you could use it only for your own benefit? No, but so that your abundance might supply the lack of others.
Endurance is the queen of all virtues.
No one can harm the man who does himself no wrong.
It is simply impossible to lead, without the aid of prayer, a virtuous life.
That is true plenty, not to have, but not to want riches.
O most grateful burden, which comforts them that carry it! The burdens of earthly masters gradually wear out the strength of those who carry them; but the burden of Christ assists the bearers of it, because we carry not grace, but grace us.