God always gives a great blessing to humble beginnings than to those that start with the chiming of bells.

Indeed, good is not good if one does not suffer in doing it.

I have never made any distinction between those who have taken vows and those who have not; some should not be overburdened in order to spare others.

I thank God that you know the art of tearing yourself apart - I mean the way to humble yourself truly by recognizing and realizing your faults. You are right in believing yourself to be as you describe and to be most unsuitable for any kind of duty; it is on this foundation that Our Lord will base the execution of His plans for you.

To this end, we should help and support one another and strive for peace and union among ourselves. This is the wine that cheers and strengthens travelers along the narrow path of Jesus Christ.

I would rather him to bear patiently with it than to put himself in danger of a greater evil.

It is a good sign when He burdens us with [crosses] and we carry them well, but woe to the person who runs away from them, for he will find such heavy ones that they will overwhelm him.