But the fact is, things always seem to come slowly when you are longing for them.

True perfection consists in the love of God and our neighbour, and the better we keep both these commandments, the more perfect we shall be.

I was living an extremely burdensome life, because every time I prayed, I became more clearly aware of my faults. On the one hand, God was calling me. On the other, I was following the way of the world. Doing what God wanted made me happy; but I felt bound by the things of this world.

From moment to moment one can bear much.

People in the world pay little heed to reason where their own interests are involved.

Let nothing disturb thee, let nothing affright thee. All things are passing. Patience obtains all things. He who has God has everything - God alone suffices.

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