Every man naturally desires knowledge; but what good is knowledge without fear of God? Indeed a humble rustic who serves God is better than a proud intellectual who neglects his soul to study the course of the stars.

Let all your thoughts be with the Most High, and direct your humble prayers unceasingly to Christ. If you cannot contemplate high and heavenly things, take refuge in the Passion of Christ, and love to dwell within His Sacred Wounds. For if you devoutly seek the Wounds of Jesus and the precious marks of His Passion, you will find great strength in all troubles.

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

If you can win complete mastery over self, you will easily master all else. To triumph over self is the perfect victory.

Of what use is a long life, if we amend so little? Alas, a long life often adds to our sins rather than to our virtue!

He rides pleasantly enough whom the grace of God carries.

Every man naturally desires knowledge; but what good is knowledge without fear of God? Indeed a humble rustic who serves God is better than a proud intellectual who neglects his soul to study the course of the stars.