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.

It is of great importance, when we begin to practise prayer, not to let ourselves be frightened by our own thoughts.

How often I failed in my duty to God, because I was not leaning on the strong pillar of prayer.

Patient endurance attends to all things.

It is certain that the love of God does not consist in this sweetness and tenderness which we for the most part desire; but rather in serving Him in justice, fortitude, and humility. His Majesty seeks and loves courageous souls.

The life of the spirit is not our life, but the life of God within us.

Love draws forth love.