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

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.

How poor is the wisdom of men, and how uncertain their forecast!

Let nothing disturb thee; Let nothing dismay thee; All things pass; God never changes. Patience attains All that it strives for.

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

The devil put before me that I could not endure the trials of the religious life, because of my delicate nurture. I defended myself against him by alleging the trials which Christ endured, and that it was not much for me to suffer something for His sake; besides, He would help me to bear it.

It constantly happens that the Lord permits a soul to fall so that it may grow humbler.