In a state of grace, the soul is like a well of limpid water, from which flow only streams of clearest crystal. Its works are pleasing both to God and man, rising from the River of Life, beside which it is rooted like a tree.

Souls who do not practice prayer are like people whose limbs are paralyzed.

May I not come before You with empty hands, since we are rewarded according to our deeds.

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

I have often thought with wonder of the great goodness of God; and my soul has rejoiced in the contemplation of His great magnificence and mercy. May He be blessed for ever! For I see clearly that He has not omitted to reward me, even in this life, for every one of my good desires.

If I were to give advice, I would say to parents that they ought to be very careful whom they allow to mix with their children when young; for much mischief thence ensues, and our natural inclinations are unto evil rather than unto good.

Patience attains All that it strives for. He who has God Finds he lacks nothing: God alone suffices.