The maxims of Mary Ward

"Work with great peace, joy and magnanimity. What can?t be done in one year, can be done in another"

"Divine love is like fire, which will not let itself be locked up; for it is impossible to love God and not to labour to extend His honour"

"Love all, but love them not on your own account, but for God"

"Never look upon yourself as a conqueror unless you have overcome yourself"

"Gather for yourself in your youth a great treasure of virtues and good habits, which in old age may prove your support and your consolation"

"Let no day go by which you do not heroically conquer yourself"