Few spirits are made better by the pain and languor of sickness; as few great pilgrims become eminent saints.

My child, it will be better for you if you accept my decisions without complaint. Do not ask me to defend my actions or to explain why one person is favored and another seems slighted. The answers to these questions go far beyond your comprehension.

It thou seek rest in this life, how wilt thou then attain to the everlasting rest? Dispose not thyself for much rest, but for great patience. Seek true peace--not in earth, but in heaven; not in men, nor in any other creature, but in God alone.

Man considers the actions, but God weighs the intentions.

Simplicity is the intention, purity in the affection; simplicity turns to God, purity unites with and enjoys him.

Pass no rash condemnation on other peoples words or actions.

Love alone makes heavy burdens light and bears in equal balance things pleasing and displeasing. Love bears a heavy burden and does not feel it, and love makes bitter things tasteful and sweet.