The tree that is beside the running water is fresher and gives more fruit.

It is true that we cannot be free from sin, but at least let our sins not always be the same.

God prefers your health, and your obedience, to your penance.

As to the aridity you are suffering from, it seems to me our Lord is treating you like someone He considers strong: He wants to test you and see if you love Him as much at times of aridity as when He sends you consolations. I think this is a very great favor for God to show you.

What a great favor God does to those He places in the company of good people!

Ah, how true it is that we love ourselves too much and proceed with too much human prudence, that we may not lose an atom of our consideration! Oh, what a great mistake that is! The Saints did not act thus.

There is more security in self-denial, mortification, and other like virtues, than in an abundance of tears.