“No one should think or say anything of another which he would not wish thought or said of himself.” Quote by Teresa of Avila
“We should blush for shame to show so much resentment at what is done or said against us, knowing that so many injuries and affronts have been offered to our Redeemer and the saints.” ShouldHas BeensSaidDoneShowsKnowingShameSaintInjuryResentmentRedeemer Author:Teresa of Avila
“All souls in hell are there because they did not pray. All the saints sanctified themselves by prayer.” SoulPrayerHellPrayingSaint Author:Alphonsus Liguori
“Be gentle and kind with every one, and severe with yourself.” KindGentleSevere Author:Teresa of Avila
“The sufferings endured for God are the greatest proof of our love for Him.” SufferingProofOur Love Author:Alphonsus Liguori
“It is a fault, not a virtue, to wish your humility recognized and applauded.” WishVirtueHumilityFaults Author:Bernard of Clairvaux
“The past is no longer yours; the future is not yet in your power. You have only the present wherein to do good.” Past Author:Alphonsus Liguori
“How can one be pleasing to God when one is inflated with pride and self-love under the pretense of striving for Gods glory, while in fact one is seeking ones own glory?” SelfFactsPrideSelf LoveGloryStriveSeekingPretense Author:Mary Faustina Kowalska
“Even though a man may be unable to attain such a height of sanctity, he ought to desire it, so as to do at least in desire what he cannot carry out in effect.” MenMayDesireEffectsOughtHeightSanctity Book:The Maxims and Sayings of St Philip Neri Source: The Maxims and Sayings of St Philip Neri
“Do nothing through human respect and, when it assails you, say: I shall do neither more nor less for the eyes of creatures. O my God, since I wish to please Thee alone, it suffices that Thou seest me everywhere.” HumansEyeWishPleaseCreaturesThee Author:Margaret Mary Alacoque
“Have recourse trustfully to Gods loving kindness and He will not forsake you, for He longs to bestow His graces. Though you may have had the misfortune to offend Him, He is always ready to receive you, provided you return humbly to Him.” MayKindnessGraceReadyReturnMisfortunesLoving GodForsakeLoving KindnessRecourse Author:Margaret Mary Alacoque