"For true hearts there is no separating ocean; or, rather, God is their ocean, in Whom they meet and are united. They …"

"A bell was rung. All the passengers came on deck. Never shall I forget the scene we then witnessed. It was ten o'cloc…"

"We are not called upon to do all the good possible, but only that which we can do."

"You may have to wait longer than you would like, you may have to bear privations; but, bear and forebear. Have confid…"

"I must close now, for I am obliged to go to Terre Haute, where I am called to court to explain my conduct and defend …"

"Let us never forget that if we wish to die like the Saints we must live like them. Let us force ourselves to imitate …"

"...the Americans must have the Almighty dollar. Their cupidity renders them daring and indifferent to everything else…"

"We have gone out several times this summer to gather simples and linden blossoms, etc. In each excursion we discover …"

"...they wish to make us pay taxes, which is contrary to the laws of the State. We refuse positively. It embarrasses t…"

"Every evening at the same hour when the weather was calm, I used to go on deck and bless God for all the wonders of H…"