Humility, however deep it be, neither disquiets nor troubles nor disturbs the soul; it is accompanied by peace, joy and tranquillity.

If I were to give advice, I would say to parents that they ought to be very careful whom they allow to mix with their children when young; for much mischief thence ensues, and our natural inclinations are unto evil rather than unto good.

A soul which gives itself to prayer, either much or little, should on no account be kept within narrow bounds.

Consider seriously how quickly people change, and how little trust is to be had in them; and hold fast to God, Who does not change.

Humility, however deep it be, neither disquiets nor troubles nor disturbs the soul; it is accompanied by peace, joy and tranquillity.

True love grows by sacrifice and the more thoroughly the soul rejects natural satisfaction the stronger and more detached its tenderness becomes.

To wish to act like angels while we are still in this world is nothing but folly.