Learn to self-conquest, persevere thus for a time, and you will perceive very clearly the advantage which you gain from it.

Christ has no body now on earth but yours, no hands, no feet but yours. Yours are the eyes with which Christ looks out his compassion to the world. Yours are the feet with which he is to go about doing good. Yours are the hands with which he is to bless us now.

Our greatest gain is to lose the wealth that is of such brief duration and, by comparison with eternal things, of such little worth; yet we get upset about it and our gain turns to loss.

All times are dangerous times.

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

It is of great importance, when we begin to practise prayer, not to let ourselves be frightened by our own thoughts.

Alas, O Lord, to what a state dost Thou bring those who love Thee!