A man is hindered and distracted in proportion as he draws outward things to himself.

Set me free from evil passions, and heal my heart of all inordinate affections; that being inwardly cured and thoroughly cleansed, I may be made fit to love, courageous to suffer, steady to persevere.

It is much safer to obey than to rule.

For nothing, how little soever, that is suffered for God's sake, can pass without merit in the sight of God.

Always keep a good distance between yourself and lying, quarreling, detracting, insulting and gossip. The person who can do that will some day learn to enjoy the silence.

The measure of every man’s virtue is best revealed in time of adversity - adversity that does not weaken a man but rather shows what he is.

To take no account of oneself, but always to think well and highly of others is the highest wisdom and perfection.