Lord, how Thou dost afflict Thy lovers!
God is even kinder than you think.
Alas, O Lord, to what a state dost Thou bring those who love Thee!
Don't imagine that, if you had a great deal of time, you would spend more of it in prayer. Get rid of that idea; it is no hindrance to prayer to spend your time well.
It is not so essential to think much as to love much.
How friendly all men would be one with another, if no regard were paid to honour and money! I believe it would be a remedy for everything.