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It is  in  vain  that  we  cut  off  the  branches  of  evil, if we  leave  intact  the  root,  which  continually  produces new  ones. — St. Gregory the  Great.

How little  is  required  to  be  a  saint! It suffices to do  in  all  things  the  will  of  God. — St. Vincent de Paul.

Wouldst thou  know  what  thou  art? Thou art that to  which  thy  heart  turns  the  most  frequently. — Ven. Bartholomew of  Martyrs.

When you  covet  that  which  delights  you,  think not only  of  the  sweet  moments  of  enjoyment,  but of the  long  season  of  regret  which  must  follow. — St. Bernard.

They who  voluntarily  commit  sin  show  a  contempt for  life  eternal,  since  they  willingly  risk  the loss of  their  soul. — St. Gregory the  Great.

It suffices  not  to  perform  good  works;  we  must do them  well,  in  imitation  of  Our  Lord  Jesus Christ, of  whom  it  is  written,  "He  doeth  all  things well." — St. Vincent de  Paul.

Put not  off  till  to-morrow  what  you  can  do  today.— St. Ignatius.