Jacob did not cease to be a Saint because he had to attend to his flocks.

It is no small misfortune and disgrace that, through our own fault, we neither understand our nature nor our origin.

God prefers your health, and your obedience, to your penance.

Suffering is a great favor. Remember that everything soon comes to an end . . . and take courage. Think of how our gain is eternal.

Out of suffering comes the serious mind; out of salvation, the grateful heart; out of endurance, fortitude; out of deliverance faith. Patient endurance attends to all things.

The tree that is beside the running water is fresher and gives more fruit.

I often thought my constitution would never endure the work I had to do, (but) the Lord said to me: 'Daughter, obedience gives strength.'