Of what use is a long life, if we amend so little? Alas, a long life often adds to our sins rather than to our virtue!

Who is so wise as to have a perfect knowledge of all things? Therefore trust not too much to thine own opinion, but be ready also to hear the opinion of others. Thought thine own opinion be good, yet if for the love of God thou foregoest it, and followest that of another, thou shalt the more profit thereby.

No one is qualified to converse in public except those contented to do without such conversation.

Purity and simplicity are the two wings with which man soars above the earth and all temporary nature.

He is truly great that is little in himself, and that maketh no account of any height of honors.

Love feels no burden, thinks nothing of trouble, attempts what is above its strength.... It is therefore able to undertake all things, and it completes many things, and warrants them to take effect, where he who does not love would faint and lie down.

Be thankful for the smallest blessing and you will deserve to receive greater. Value the least gifts no less than the greatest, and simple graces as especial favors. If you remember the dignity of the Giver, no gift will seem small or mean.