When anger enters the mind, wisdom departs.

The devil does not tempt unbelievers and sinners who are already his own.

Study, therefore, to withdraw the love of your soul from all things that are visible, and turn it to things that are invisible.

Happy is the man who renounces everything which may bring a stain or burden upon his conscience

Intelligence must follow faith, never precede it, and never destroy it.

When comfort is withdrawn, do not be cast down, but humbly and patiently await the visitation of God. He is able and powerful to give you more grace and more spiritual comfort than you first had.

Oh, how quickly the world's glory passes away.