I only wish I could write with both hands, so as not to forget one thing while I am saying another.

The life of the spirit is not our life, but the life of God within us.

[On her father:] ... in losing him I lost my greatest blessing and comfort, for he was always that to me.

Let there be no disappointment when obedience keeps you busy in outward tasks. If it sends you to the kitchen, remember that the Lord walks among the pots and pans.

In order to profit from this path [of prayer] and ascend to the dwelling places we desire, the important thing is not to think much but to love much; and so, do that which best stirs you to love.

Ah, how true it is that we love ourselves too much and proceed with too much human prudence, that we may not lose an atom of our consideration! Oh, what a great mistake that is! The Saints did not act thus.

Be kind to all and severe to thyself.