Whoever has not begun the practice of prayer, I beg for the love of the Lord not to go without so great a good. There is nothing here to fear but only something to desire.

Let thy words be few when in the midst of many.

We always find that those who walked closest to Christ were those who had to bear the greatest trials.

In order to profit from this path [of prayer] and ascend to the dwelling places we desire, the important thing is not to think much but to love much; and so, do that which best stirs you to love.

It is a great folly to be willing to violate the friendship of God, rather than the law of human friendship.

Don't imagine that, if you had a great deal of time, you would spend more of it in prayer. Get rid of that idea; it is no hindrance to prayer to spend your time well.

Be gentle and kind with every one, and severe with yourself.