However much we do to avoid them, we shall never lack crosses in this life if we are in the ranks of the Crucified.

Seldom or never is a poor man honored by the world; however worthy of honor he may be, he is apt rather to be despised by it.

Love draws forth love.

However much we do to avoid them, we shall never lack crosses in this life if we are in the ranks of the Crucified.

If you seek to carry no other crosses but those whose reason you understand, perfection is not for you.

That is how His Majesty [the Lord] rewards our good works---I mean, by predisposing us to perform better ones.

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