When you attack the roots of sin, fix your thought more on the God you desire than on the sin you abhor.

It is easier to renounce worldly possessions than it is to renounce the love of them

Prayer is naught but a rising desire of the heart into God by withdrawing of the heart from all earthly thoughts.

What is humility but truthfulness? There is no real difference.

Any man or woman who neglects to maintain inward vigilance, and only makes an outward show of holiness in dress, speech, and behavior, is a wretched creature. For they watch the doings of other people and criticize their faults, imagining themselves to be something when in reality they are nothing. In this way they deceive themselves. Be careful to avoid this, and devote yourself inwardly to His likeness by humility, charity, and other spiritual virtues. In this way you will be truly converted to God.

When you attack the roots of sin, fix your thought more on the God you desire than on the sin you abhor.