Liberty is a gift and power that extends even to the determination of our eternal and self-chosen destiny. This is one reason a single person is of greater worth than the whole of the subhuman cosmos.

If we are to love someone completely, there can be no room for a competing love.

Contemplation and self-indulgence do not mix.

The worldling will not face his colossal inner blah.

Depth of communion with the indwelling Trinity occurs only in a person intent on living the Gospel totally, one who is humble and patient, temperate and obedient, pure and kind, free of selfish clingings.

Diffident people often do not find it difficult to acquiesce to another’s decisions either because they are reluctant to assume responsibility for important decisions or because they fear failure and criticism.

The one who knows much about anything knows far better than the uneducated how much he does not know about it.

The whole aim of any person who is beginning prayer – and don’t forget this, because it is very important – should be that he work and prepare himself with determination and every effort to bring his will into conformity with God’s will.

Being in love with God is never boring.15.

If a person wishes to gain freedom of spirit and not be always troubled, let him begin by not being frightened by the cross, and he will see how the Lord also helps him carry it and he will gain satisfaction and profit from everything.36.