Scruples, temptations, and fears, and cutting perplexities of the heart, are often the lot of the most excellent persons.

There is no man in this world without some manner of tribulation or anguish, though he be king or pope.

He does much who loves much.

Let all your thoughts be with the Most High, and direct your humble prayers unceasingly to Christ. If you cannot contemplate high and heavenly things, take refuge in the Passion of Christ, and love to dwell within His Sacred Wounds. For if you devoutly seek the Wounds of Jesus and the precious marks of His Passion, you will find great strength in all troubles.

May not be your peace in the mouth of the men; since no matter if they thing good or bad about you, you should not be a different man because of that.

Trust not to your feelings for whatever they might be now, they will quickly be changed towards some other thing.

He who loves with purity considers not the gift of the lover, but the love of the giver.