Never be entirely idle; but either be reading, or writing, or praying or meditating or endeavoring something for the public good.

Constantly choose rather to want less, than to have more.

When comfort is withdrawn, do not be cast down, but humbly and patiently await the visitation of God. He is able and powerful to give you more grace and more spiritual comfort than you first had.

Renounce all things, and thou shalt find all things; give up thy lust, and thou shalt find rest.

We must imitate Christ's life and his ways if we are to be truly enlightened and set free from the darkness of our own hearts. Let it be the most important thing we do, then, to reflect on the life of Jesus Christ.

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

Remember always your end, and that lost time does not return.