“The greatest method of praying is to pray the Rosary.”

Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset.

Cook the truth in charity until it tastes sweet.

Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be that perfectly.

We may be excused for not always being bright, but we are not excused for not being gracious, yielding and considerate.

Let the enemy rage at the gate; let him knock, pound, scream, howl; let him do his worst. We know for certain that he cannot enter our soul except by the door of our consent.

Half an hour’s meditation each day is essential, except when you are busy. Then a full hour is needed.

A heart-memory is better than a mere head-memory. Better to carry away a little of the love of Christ in our souls, than if we were able to repeat every word of every sermon we ever heard.

He who can preserve gentleness amid pains, and peace amid worry multitude of affairs, is almost perfect.

There is nothing as strong as tenderness, And nothing as tender as true strength.

Don’t get upset with your imperfections. Surrender to the Power of God’s Love, which is greater than our weakness.

Many who confess their venial sins out of custom and concern for order but without thought of amendment remain burdened with them for their whole life and thus lose many spiritual benefits and advantages.

If, when stung by slander or ill-nature, we wax proud and swell with anger, it is a proof that our gentleness and humility are unreal, and mere artificial show.

Friendship requires great communication.

Let God be the air in which your heart breathes at ease.

Strive to see God in all things without exception. Do not smother yourself…If you start smothering yourself with a host of cares and longings and wishes … you will be disabling yourself from serving God with all your heart.

All the science of the Saints is included in these two things: To do, and to suffer. And whoever had done these two things best, has made himself most saintly.

To gain a crown by fighting is great, to reject it divine.

My guiding principle will be justice and complete impartiality, and I am sure that with your support and co-operation, I can look forward to Pakistan becoming one of the greatest Nations of the world.

Yes great people are always subject to persecution and always getting into straits.

Choosing love will bring you great joy and great happiness – that happiness is a choice you make.

I feel very accomplished. It makes me feel great to know that I am impacting lives and of service to the world.

Great souls endure in silence.

Strike at a great man, and you will not miss.

The greatest satisfaction is not the decoration. It is knowing that I am able to help someone who needs help.