Let us consider what the glorious Virgin endured, and what the holy apostles suffered, and we shall find that they who were nearest to Jesus Christ were the most afflicted.

Remember that you have only one soul; that you have only one death to die; that you have only one life. . . . If you do this, there will be many things about which you care nothing.

God, deliver me from sullen saints.

Let us live in such a way as not to be afraid to die.

Love draws forth love.

Let thy words be few when in the midst of many.

How poor is the wisdom of men, and how uncertain their forecast!