Be sure that you first preach by the way you live. If you do not, people will notice that you say one thing, but live otherwise, and your words will bring only cynical laughter and a derisive shake of the head.
–Saint Charles Borromeo (1538-1584)
From this arid night there first of all comes self-knowledge, whence, as from a foundation, rises this other knowledge of God.
–Saint John of the Cross (1542-1591)
It must be known that God dwells and is present substantially in every soul, even in that of the greatest sinner in the world.
–Saint John of the Cross (1542-1591)
All of us can attain to Christian virtue and holiness, no matter in what condition of life we live and no matter what our life work may be.
–Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
Prayer, good reading, the frequentation of the sacraments, with the proper dispositions, and particularly the flight of idleness – these are, believe me, the means of sanctifying yourself.
–Saint Paul of the Cross (1694-1775)
All holiness and perfection of soul lies in our love for Jesus Christ our God, who is our Redeemer and our supreme good.
–Saint Alphonsus Liguori (1696-1787)
