It is no small misfortune and disgrace that, through our own fault, we neither understand our nature nor our origin.

There is more value in a little study of humility and in a single act of it than in all the knowledge in the world.

Those seeking the life of the spirit should be cheerful and free, and not neglect recreation. Married people must act in conformity with their vocation--but their progress will of necessity be but the pace of a hen.

Whenever we think of Christ, we should recall the love that led Him to bestow on us so many graces and favors, and also the great love God showed in giving us in Christ a pledge of His love; for love calls for love in return. Let us strive to keep this always before our eyes and to rouse ourselves to love Him.

Love makes labour light. Love alone gives value to all things.

To have courage for whatever comes in life - everything lies in that.

Oh, my Lord! How true it is that whoever works for you is paid in troubles! And what a precious price to those who love you if we understand its value.