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

Let him never cease from prayer who has once begun it, be his life ever so wicked; for prayer is the way to amend it, and without prayer such amendment will be much more difficult.

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

Her heart is full of joy with love, for in the Lord her mind is stilled. She has renounced every selfish attachment and draws abiding joy and strength from the One within. She lives not for herself, but lives to serve the Lord of Love in all, and swims across the sea of life breasting its rough waves joyfully.

To want to become angels while we are still on earth ... is ridiculous.

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

Untilled soil, however fertile it may be, will bear thistles and thorns; so it is with man's mind.