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?

Occasions of adversity best discover how great virtue or strength each one hath. For occasions do not make a man frail, but they show what he is.

A man is hindered and distracted in proportion as he draws outward things to himself.

Two wings lift a person up from earthly concerns: Simplicity in intention, and Purity in feeling.

If we live in peace ourselves, we in turn may bring peace to others. A peaceable man does more good than a learned one.

He who knows himself well is mean and abject in his own sight, and takes no delight in the vain praise of men.

Remain tranquil and prepare to bear still greater trials. All is not lost even though you be troubled oftener or tempted more grievously. You are a man, not God. You are flesh, not an angel. How can you possibly expect to remain always in the same state of virtue when the angels in heaven and the first man in paradise failed to do so? I am He who rescues the afflicted and brings to My divinity those who know their own weakness.