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Shun useless  conversation. We lose  by  it  both time and  the  spirit  of  devotion. — St. Thomas Aquinas.

The upright  intention  is  the  soul  of  our  actions. It gives  them  life  and  makes  them  good. — St. Alphonsus.

The truth  of  faith  alone,  deeply  graven  in  the soul, is  sufficient  to  encourage  us  to  very  perfect works; for  it  strengthens  man  and  increases  his charity. — St. Teresa.

It is  folly  not  to  think  of  death. It is  greater folly to  think  of  it,  and  not  prepare  for  it. — St. Alphonsus.