List of points

'He who is faithful in little things is faithful also in big things.' Words from Saint Luke that show you — examine yourself — why you have so often gone astray.

Remember that your virtue may seem to be that of a saint and yet be worth nothing if it is not joined to the ordinary virtues of a Christian.

That would be like adorning yourself with magnificent jewels over your underwear.

In apostolic work there is no such thing as a trifling disobedience.

Do you really want to be a saint? Carry out the little duty of each moment: do what you ought and concentrate on what you are doing.

You have mistaken the way if you despise the little things.

'Great' holiness consists in carrying out the 'little duties' of each moment.

Great souls pay much attention to little things.

Because you have been In pauca fidelis, faithful in small things, come and join in your master's happiness. The words are Christ's. In pauca fidelis!… Now will you neglect little things, if heaven itself is promised to those who mind them?

Everything in which we poor men have a part — even holiness — is a fabric of small trifles which, depending upon one's intention, can form a magnificent tapestry of heroism or of degradation, of virtues or of sins.

The epic legends always relate extraordinary adventures, but never fail to mix them with homely details about the hero. — May you always attach great importance to the little things. This is the way!

Oh blessed perseverance of the donkey that turns the water-wheel! Always the same pace. Always the same circles. One day after another: everyday the same.

Without that, there would be no ripeness in the fruit, nor blossom in the orchard, nor scent of flowers in the garden.

Carry this thought to your interior life.