He that seeks here any other thing but simply God and the salvation of his soul, will find nothing but trouble and sorrow.

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.

What thou art, that thou art.

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

A man that is well ordered in his soul needeth little the unkind demeanor of worldly people nor yet their proud behavior.

No man ruleth safely but he that is willingly ruled.

O Lord, you know what is best for me. Let this or that be done, as you please. Give what you will, how much you will, and when you will.