Why do you beat the air and run in vain? Every occupation has a purpose, obviously. Tell me then, what is the purpose of all the activity of the world? Answer, I challenge you! It is vanity of vanity: all is vanity.

Of all the afflictions that burden the human race, there is not one, whether spiritual or bodily, that cannot be healed by the Holy Scriptures.

If you cannot find Christ in the beggar at the church door, you will not find Him in the chalice.

Is it not excessively ridiculous to seek the good opinion of those whom you would never wish to be like?

There are many poor men and poor women: set apart some one constantly to remain there: let the poor man be though but as a guard to thy house: let him be to thee wall and fence, shield and spear. Where alms are, the devil dares not approach, nor any other evil thing.

Fasting of the body is food for the soul.

If there were no tribulation, there would be no rest; if there were no winter, there would be no summer.