God would never inspire me with desires which cannot be realized; so in spite of my littleness, I can hope to be a saint.

Discouragement itself is a form of pride.

Suffering is the very best gift He has to give us. He gives it only to His chosen friends.

The science of loving, yes, that's the only kind of science I want I'd barter away everything I possess to win it.

He [Jesus] has no need of our works but only of our love.

I prefer the monotony of obscure sacrifice to all ecstasies. To pick up a pin for love can convert a soul.

Nothing's done well when it's done out of self-interest.