Seldom or never is a poor man honored by the world; however worthy of honor he may be, he is apt rather to be despised by it.

We may speak of love and humility as the true flowers of spiritual growth; and they give off a wonderful scent, which benefits all those who come near.

When we accept what happens to us and make the best of it, we are praising God.

God never changes; Patient endurance Attains to all things; Who God possesses In nothing is wanting; Alone God suffices.

All things must come to the soul from its roots, from where it is planted.

Patience obtains everything.

Keep this in mind, for it is very important advice, so do not neglect it until you find you have such a fixed determination not to offend the Lord that you would rather lose a thousand lives and be persecuted by the whole world, than commit one mortal sin, and until you are most careful not to commit venial sins.