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

If thou hadst simplicity and purity, thou wouldst be able to comprehend all things without error, and behold them without danger. The pure heart safely pervades not only heaven, but hell.

Habit is overcome by habit.

Love is a great thing, yea, a great and thorough good. By itself it makes what is heavy light; and bears evenly all that is uneven.

What most of all hinders heavenly consolation is that you are too slow in turning yourself to prayer.

We should have much more peace if we would not busy ourselves with the sayings and doings of others.

Some people are tempted most strongly at the beginning of their spiritual life, others near the end. Some are troubled all their lives. Still others receive only light temptation. Such things are decided by God, and we can trust his wisdom.