Discontent with this world gives such a painful longing to quit it that, if the heart finds comfort, it is solely from the thought that God wishes it to remain here in banishment.

Our body has this defect that, the more it is provided care and comforts, the more needs and desires it finds.

The tree that is beside the running water is fresher and gives more fruit.

The feeling remains that God is on the journey, too.

May God protect me from gloomy saints.

I have often thought with wonder of the great goodness of God; and my soul has rejoiced in the contemplation of His great magnificence and mercy. May He be blessed for ever! For I see clearly that He has not omitted to reward me, even in this life, for every one of my good desires.