All is vanity but to love God and serve Him.

O Lord, Thou knowest that which is best for us; let this or that be done, as Thou shalt please. Give what Thou wilt, how much Thou wilt, and when Thou wilt. Deal with me as thou thinkest best. Place me where Thou wilt, and deal with me in all things just as Thou wilt. Behold, I am Thy servant, prepared for all things: I desire not to live unto myself, but unto Thee; and oh, that I could do it worthily and perfectly!

Of two evils we must always choose the least.

It is futile to wish for a long life, and then to give so little care to living well.

If you cast away one cross, you will certainly find another, and perhaps a heavier.

He who loves with purity considers not the gift of the lover, but the love of the giver.

Do what lieth in thy power, and God will assist in thy good will.