Act toward the wicked like the loving mother who is tormented with pity for her sick child, and caresses him with no less ardor when he is ill than when he is strong and well.

St Ignatius

I care but little for the fear of slavery or death that you put before me: the only fear that troubles me is the fear of offending God.

St Ignatius

Let the capable ruler beware lest some particular affection endanger his general charity.

St Ignatius

When an affair has been discussed and decided, do not act until you have slept on it.

St Ignatius

Experience shows that the most frequent contradictions are followed by the greatest fruit.

St Ignatius