I was living an extremely burdensome life, because every time I prayed, I became more clearly aware of my faults. On the one hand, God was calling me. On the other, I was following the way of the world. Doing what God wanted made me happy; but I felt bound by the things of this world.

Those who in fact risk all for God will find that they have both lost all and gained all.

I fully realize that this gratitude of mine is not in the least a sign of perfection: it must be my nature - I could be suborned with a sardine.

If this is the way You treat Your friends, no wonder You have so few!

If you seek to carry no other crosses but those whose reason you understand, perfection is not for you.

Be kind to all and severe to thyself.

Untilled soil, however fertile it may be, will bear thistles and thorns; so it is with man's mind.