"Earthly riches are like the reed. Its roots are sunk in the swamp, and its exterior is fair to behold; but inside it is hollow. If a man leans on such a reed, it will snap off and pierce his soul." - Saint Anthony of Padua

"You cannot please both God and the world at the same time, They are utterly opposed to each other in their thoughts, their desires, and their actions." - Saint John Vianney

"One cannot have God for his Father, who would not have the Church for his Mother" - Saint Cyprian of Carthage

"Charity is that with which no one is lost, and without which no one is saved." - St Robert Bellarmine

"The Church alone, being the Bride of Christ and having all things in common with her Divine Spouse, is the depository of the truth."
- Pope St Pius X

"Virtues are formed by prayer. Prayer preserves temperance. Prayer suppresses anger. Prayer prevents emotions of pride and envy. Prayer draws into the soul the Holy Spirit, and raises man to Heaven." - St Ephraem the Syrian