A full belly does not make for a chaste spirit.

O my soul, what are you doing? Are you not aware that God sees you always? You can never hide yourself from His sight. O Father, have pity on us because we are blind and in darkness. Drive out the darkness and give me light. Melt the ice of my self-love and kindle in me the fire of Your charity.

It is only through shadows that one comes to know the light.

There is nothing we can desire or want that we do not find in God.

One who knows more, loves more.

all the vices are seasoned with pride just as the virtues are seasoned and enlivened by charity.

And let the truth be your delight...Proclaim it..., but with a certain congeniality.