Of two evils, the lesser must always be chosen De duobus malis, minus est semper eligendum

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.

Carry the cross patiently, and with perfect submission; and in the end it shall carry you.

Thou shalt ever joy at eventide if thou spend the day fruitfully.

Scruples, temptations, and fears, and cutting perplexities of the heart, are often the lot of the most excellent persons.

You are a man, not God; you are human, not an angel. How can you expect to remain always in a constant state of virtue, when this was not possible even for an angel of Heaven, nor for the first man in the Garden?

It is better to have but little knowledge with humility and understanding, than great learning which might make you proud. For a person's merits are not to be estimated by having many visions, or by knowledge of the bible, or by being placed in a higher position; but by being grounded in true humility, and by seeking always, purely, and entirely, the honor of God.