The Highest Degree Of Meekness Consists In

If I Want Only Pure Water, What Does It Matter To Me Whether It Be Brought In A Vase Of Gold Or Of Glass? What Is It To Me Whether The Will Of God Be Presented To Me In Tribulation Or Consolation, Since I Desire And Seek Only The Divine Will?

Have Patience With All Things, But, First Of All With Yourself.

Those Who Love To Be Feared Fear To Be Loved, And They Themselves Are More Afraid Than Anyone, For Whereas Other Men Fear Only Them, They Fear Everyone.

Do Not Desire Crosses, Unless You Have Borne Those Already Laid Upon You Well — It Is An Abuse To Long After Martyrdom While Unable To Bear An Insult Patiently.

It Is Better To Remain Silent Than To Speak The Truth Ill-humoredly, And Spoil An Excellent Dish By Covering It With Bad Sauce.