Be gentle to all and stern with yourself.

One always goes on as one begins.

Those who give themselves to prayer should in a special manner have always a devotion to St. Joseph; for I know not how any man can think of the Queen of the angels, during the time that she suffered so much with the Infant Jesus, without giving thanks to St. Joseph for the services he rendered them then.

It is a dangerous thing to be satisfied with ourselves.

The important thing is not to think much but to love much; do, then, whatever most arouses you to love.

It is here, my daughters, that love is to be found - not hidden away in corners but in the midst of occasions of sin. And believe me, although we may more often fail and commit small lapses, our gain will be incomparably the greater.

In all created things discern the providence and wisdom of God, and in all things give Him thanks.