The most potent and acceptable prayer is the prayer that leaves the best effects. I don't mean it must immediately fill the soul with desire . . . The best effects are those that are followed up by actions-when the soul not only desires the honor of God, but really strives for it.

To wish to act like angels while we are still in this world is nothing but folly.

Teach by works more than words.

To converse with You, O King of glory, no third person is needed, You are always ready in the Sacrament of the Altar to give audience to all. All who desire You always find You there, and converse with You face to face

The best thing must be to flee from all to the All.

Holy church-that mother who is also a queen because she is a king's bride.

[On her father:] ... in losing him I lost my greatest blessing and comfort, for he was always that to me.