He who knows himself well is mean and abject in his own sight, and takes no delight in the vain praise of men.

Anyone who is not totally dead to himself will soon find that he is tempted and overcome by piddling and frivolous things. Whoever is weak in spirit, given to the flesh and inclined to sensual things can, but only with great difficulty, drag himself away from his earthly desires. Therefore he is often gloomy and sad when he is trying to pull himself away from them, and easily gives way to anger should someone attempt to oppose him.

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.

Love is a great thing, a good above all others, which alone maketh every burden light.

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

Intelligence must follow faith, never precede it, and never destroy it.

Oh, how great peace and quietness would he possess who should cut off all vain anxiety and place all his confidence in God.