Christ in the heart of every man who thinks of me, Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me, Christ in every eye that sees me, Christ in every ear that hears me.

He [God] watched over me before I knew him, and before I learned sense or even distinguished between good and evil, and he protected me, and consoled me as a father would his son.

He who believes shall be saved, but he who does not believe shall be damned. God has spoken.

Never trust a dog to watch your food.

I prayed in the woods and on the mountain, even before dawn. I felt no hurt from the snow or ice or rain.

If I have any worth, it is to live my life for God.

I am Patrick, yes a sinner and indeed untaught; yet I am established here in Ireland where I profess myself bishop. I am certain in my heart that 'all that I am,' I have received from God. So I live among barbarous tribes, a stranger and exile for the love of God.