Virtue loves discernment and can never be excessive-- neither too little nor too much (XIIIa:196).

To wear oneself out for God, to have happiness and strength only to consume them for God, is to do what Our Lord Himself did, who exhausted Himself for love of His Father (XIIIa:195).

All we have to do is walk straight ahead and do well to make everyone our friend (XIIIa:193).

The Christian spirit consists in not pretending anything, but rather in being very sincere, making one's words and works correspond to one's thoughts (XIIIa:163).

Charity toward the neighbor is an infallible sign of the true children of God (XIIIb:8).

We should spend as much time thanking God for His favors as we did in asking Him for them (XII:399).

When human prudence fails, the light of divine wisdom begins to dawn (XII:399).

I am a poor blind man unable to take a single step in the way of goodness unless You, O God, extend Your merciful hand to guide me (XII:394).

I am not a man but a poor worm crawling along the earth, not knowing where I am going, but seeking only to hide myself in you, O God (XII:394).

You should realize that someone appointed by God to serve others is not put out by the demands made on him (XII:392).