The presence of God calms the soul, and gives it quiet and repose.

O Lord! take my heart, for I cannot give it; and when Thou hast it, O! keep it, for I cannot keep it for Thee; and save me in spite of myself, for Jesus Christ's sake.

God never makes us sensible of our weakness except to give us of His strength.

Frequently a big advantage can be gained by knowing how to give in at the right moment.

As to our friend , I pray God to bestow upon him a simplicity that shall give him peace . Happy are they indeed who can bear their sufferings in the enjoyment of this simple peace and perfect acquiesence in the will of God.

When we are truly in this interior simplicity our whole appearance is franker, more natural. This true simplicity. . . makes us conscious of a certain openness, gentleness, innocence, gaiety, and serenity. O, how amiable this simplicity is! Who will give it to me? I leave all for this. It is the pearl of the Gospel.

Above all, live in the present moment and God will give you all the grace you need.

How desirable is this simplicity! Who will give it to me? I will quit all else; it is the pearl of great price.

Most people I ask little from. I try to give them much, and expect nothing in return and I do very well in the bargain.