Saint Francis of Assisi

Alms are an inheritance and a justice which is due to the poor and which Jesus has levied upon us. 

-- Saint Francis of Assisi

Saint Clare of Assisi

Go forth in peace, for you have followed the good road. Go forth without fear, for he who created you has made you holy, has always protected you, and loves you as a mother. Blessed be you, my God, for having created me. 

-- Saint Clare of Assisi

Saint Augustine of Hippo

Mary is more blessed because she embraces faith in Christ than because she conceives the flesh of Christ.

-- Saint Augustine of Hippo