It is a most certain truth, that the richer we see ourselves to be, confessing at the same time our poverty, the greater will be our progress, and the more real our humility.

Life is to life in such a way that we are not afraid to die.

Mental prayer is nothing else but being on terms of friendship with God, frequently conversing in secret with Him.

From moment to moment one can bear much.

Let us consider what the glorious Virgin endured, and what the holy apostles suffered, and we shall find that they who were nearest to Jesus Christ were the most afflicted.

It is a most certain truth, that the richer we see ourselves to be, confessing at the same time our poverty, the greater will be our progress, and the more real our humility.

He who has God finds he is lacking nothing.