The more spiritual a man desires to be, the more bitter does his present life become to him; because he sees more clearly and perceives more sensibly the defects of human corruption.

Jesus has many who love the kingdom of God, but few who bear a cross. He has many who desire His comfort, but few who desire His suffering. All want to rejoice with him, but few are willing to suffer for Him. He writes; there are many who admire his miracles, but there are few who follow in the humiliation of the cross.

Dispose thyself to patience rather than to comfort, and to the bearing of the cross rather than to gladness.

Love is active and sincere, courageous, patient, faithful, prudent and manly.

Two wings lift a person up from earthly concerns: Simplicity in intention, and Purity in feeling.

Do not let your peace depend on the hearts of men; whatever they say about you, good or bad, you are not because of it another man, for as you are, you are.

The devil does not tempt unbelievers and sinners who are already his own.