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Control thy  senses,  guard  thy  mouth,  bridle  thy tongue, subjugate  thy  heart,  bear  all  provocation with  charity,  and  thou  shalt  perfectly  fulfil the will  of  God. — Bl. Henry Suso.

Our perfection  consists  in  uniting  our  will  so intimately  with  God's  will,  that  we  will  only  desire what  He  wills. He who  conforms  most  perfectly to  the  will  of  God  will  be  the  most  perfect Christian. — St. Vincent de  Paul.

Humility, modesty,  sobriety,  purity,  piety,  and prudence, with  meekness,  ornament  the  soul,  and make us  live  on  earth  a  truly  angelic  life. — Bl. Jordan of  Saxony.

In recalling  to  mind  the  life  and  actions  of the  saints,  walk  in  their  footsteps  as  much  as possible,  and  humble  thyself  if  thou  canst not attain  to  their  perfection. — St. Thomas Aquinas.

When the  devil  again  tempts  you  to  sin, telling you  that  God  is  merciful,  remember that the  Lord  showeth  mercy  to  them  that  fear Him, but  not  to  them  who  despise  Him. — St. Alphonsus.