Saint Augustine of Hippo

Conquer yourself and the world lies at your feet. 

-- Saint Augustine of Hippo

Saint Monica

Son, as far as I am concerned, nothing in this life now gives me any pleasure. I do not know why I am still here, since I have no further hopes in this world. I did have one reason for wanting to live a little longer: to see you become a Catholic Christian before I died. God has lavished his gifts on me in that respect, for I know that you have even renounced earthly happiness to be his servant. So what am I doing here?

-- Saint Monica to her son Saint Augustine of Hippo

Pope Saint Leo the Great

God decreed that all nations should be saved in Christ. 

-- Pope Saint Leo the Great

Saint Louis IX

Be devout and obedient to our mother the Church of Rome and the Supreme Pontiff as your spiritual father. 

-- Saint Louis IX

Saint Nathanael bar Tolomai

Rabbi: Thou art the Son of God. Thou art the King of Israel. 

-- Saint Nathanael bar Tolomai from The Gsopel of John 1: 49

Saint Rose of Lima

Lord, increase my sufferings, and with them increase Your love in my heart. 

-- Saint Rose of Lima

Saint Francis de Sales

Let us run to Mary, and, as her little children, cast ourselves into her arms with a perfect confidence. 

-- Saint Francis de Sales