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 ….

Some people understand the charity of our Lord and are saved by it; others, relying on this mercy and kindness, continue in their sins, thinking that….

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

Regard yourself all the more as a sinner because you cannot feel yourself to be what you are..

I desire the love of God not because I am worthy, but because I am unworthy..

There are many who are hypocrites although they think they are not, and there are many who are afraid of being hypocrites although they certainly are….

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

One who loves God retains this humility at all times, not with weariness and struggle, but with pleasure and gladness..

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

We therefore need to know the gifts given us by God, so that we may use them, for by these we shall be saved..

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