For pity's sake, don't start meeting troubles halfway.

Nothing is small if God accepts it.

My father was a man of great charity towards the poor, and compassion for the sick, and also for servants; so much so, that he never could be persuaded to keep slaves, for he pitied them so much: and a slave belonging to one of his brothers being once in his house, was treated by him with as much tenderness as his own children.

A slight failing in one virtue is enough to put all the others to sleep.

If you fall sometimes, you must not be discouraged.

Suffering is a great favor. Remember that everything soon comes to an end . . . and take courage. Think of how our gain is eternal.

We need no wings to go in search of Him, but have only to look upon Him present within us.