Don’t say "I can’t" or "I am in despair" . . . Whenever you have to explain the word "exhaustion," let hope glitter in the silence of your mouth, and whenever you suppose yourself in the liquidation of all your dreams, look at the flowers which spring up over their ruins.

Many times a person who knows how to define discouragement has only unleashed tragedy by opening up the doors to crime.

You offer bread to the starving and shelter one who wanders about without a roof, yet you do not always heed the agonized heart in your own bosom, asking you for patience.

Listen to its afflictions and ask God to enfold you in the ineffable gift of His blessing.

If you do not succeed in solving the problems which beset you, say to yourself: God can.

If you are unable to make the necessary change in your course, say in your own soul: God can.

If you are unable to correct the person you love, say again: God can.

If you are unable to extirpate the anguish which pierces you, meditate in prayer: God can.

And by indefatigable forgiving and aiding, your will learn with God, that the light of true victory is made up of the patience of each day.

Meimei