I live now in solitude and am able to use my time reflecting on the past and preparing for death. I cannot put away the thought of the Indians and in my ambition I fly to the Rockies.

There are no difficulties except for those who worry too much about tomorrow.

We cultivate a very small field for Christ, but we love it, knowing that God does not require great achievements but a heart that holds back nothing for self.

Strength of character is certainly needed to face life in the world and to stand by right principles, especially in the age in which we live.

Do not look back to the past, nor forward to the future. Claim only the present, for it holds God's will.

Let us never lose courage or despair of God's mercy. We have only to humble ourselves before God in order to obtain grace to become all that we ought to be.

If we love Jesus, we shall be loved in return by Him, and that is perfect happiness.

He will never let the trial surpass the strength He gives you, and at the very moment you think yourself overwhelmed by sorrow, He will lift you up and give you peace.

Love aright and you will never be sad. Embrace God's will and you will be filled with joy and peace.

Strengthen in us, O God, the work You have begun in us.

Humility is the virtue that requires the greatest amount of effort.

A wind that blows aimlessly is no good to anyone.

Be tiny in flesh, but fat in spirit.

Sometimes a strong wind blows suddenly and you leave your beloved tree without saying even goodbye, like a pale autumn leaf! This uncertainty of life makes every moment in life infinitely precious.

The worst men often give the best advice.

This is reality. If [the American officials] want to believe, that's good, that will help them understand the region and be more successful in their policies.

Whenever you are angry, be assured that it is not only a present evil, but that you have increased a habit.

I understand politics and I know there's gonna be a lot of verbage.

It takes the best part of a lifetime to find out what you don't want.

Emotional sympathies just dry up and die as we change, and they are as mysterious in friendship as in love. It's a relationship like any other.