The intention which is fixed on God as its only end will keep people steady in their purposes, and deliver them from being the joke and scorn of fortune.

It is better to be affected with a true penitent sorrow for sin than to be able to resolve the most difficult cases about it.

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

For the multitude of worldly friends profiteth not, nor may strong helpers anything avail, nor wise counselors give profitable counsel, nor the cunning of doctors give consolation, nor riches deliver in time of need, nor a secret place to defend, if Thou, Lord, do not assist, help, comfort, counsel, inform, and defend.

Occasions do not make a man either strong or weak but they show what he is.

All is vanity but to love God and serve Him.

Love alone makes heavy burdens light and bears in equal balance things pleasing and displeasing. Love bears a heavy burden and does not feel it, and love makes bitter things tasteful and sweet.