But at once a better mood sets in and he adds: "The highest state of perfection is to be content to be nothing.
Lord, give me strength not to ask of Thee anything that is pleasant to me.

I renounce what I have just asked for, and will try to do all without the hope of recompense.

If Thou triest my soul, let it not go until it has paid the uttermost farthing." "August 15, 1844 .-- To-day is the holyday of the Assumption of the dear, Blessed Mary, Mother of our Lord and Saviour Jesus.

Oh! may I be found worthy of her regard and love." "He that has not learned the bitterness of the drops of woe has not learned to live.

One hour of deep agony teaches man more love and wisdom than a whole long life of happiness.