"We never find out the strength of the evil impulse inside us until we try to fight it."

"You find out the strength of a wind by trying to walk against it, not by lying down."

"Love as distinct from "being in love" is not merely a feeling. It is a deep unity, maintained by the will and deliberately strengthened by habit."

"God knows our situation; He will not judge us as if we had no difficulties to overcome. What matters is the sincerity and perseverance of our will to overcome them."

"Try to look at your weakness and convert it into your strength. That's success."

"I derived my strength from daily mass and communion."