There is more security in self-denial, mortification, and other like virtues, than in an abundance of tears.

All things must come to the soul from its roots, from where it is planted.

The hour I have long wished for is now come.

It is no small misfortune and disgrace that, through our own fault, we neither understand our nature nor our origin.

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.

So dearly does His Majesty love us that He will reward our love for our neighbor by increasing the love which we bear to Himself, and that in a thousand ways.

Be gentle to all and stern with yourself.