While the soul is in mortal sin, nothing can profit it; none of its good works merit an eternal reward, since they do not proceed from God as their first principle, and by Him alone is our virtue real virtue.

To wish to act like angels while we are still in this world is nothing but folly.

Any real ecstasy is a sign you are moving in the right direction.

Accustom yourself continually to make many acts of love, for they enkindle and melt the soul.

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

Whoever has not begun the practice of prayer, I beg for the love of the Lord not to go without so great a good. There is nothing here to fear but only something to desire.

Every part of the journey is of importance to the whole.