No one is qualified to converse in public except those contented to do without such conversation.

For it is the grace of Christ, and not our own virtue, that gives us the power to overcome the flesh and the world.

It is no little wisdom for you to keep yourself in silence and in good peace when evil words are spoken to you, and to turn your heart to God and not to be troubled with the judgment of others.

In the Cross is salvation; in the Cross is life; in the Cross is protection against our enemies; in the Cross is infusion of heavenly sweetness; in the Cross is strength of mind; in the Cross is joy of spirit; in the Cross is excellence of virtue; in the Cross is perfection of holiness. There is no salvation of soul, nor hope of eternal life, save in the Cross.

It is thy duty often times to do what thou wouldst not; thy duty too, to leave undone that thou wouldst do.

Whoever puts his confidence in men or in any creature is very foolish.

Endeavor to be always patient of the faults and imperfections of others; for thou hast many faults and imperfections of thine own that require forbearance. If thou art not able to make thyself that which thou wishest, how canst thou expect to mold another in conformity to thy will?