This book offers practical advice for leading a holy and happy life, drawing on the wisdom of the saints throughout history. Adrien Sylvain's concise, uplifting meditations cover a range of topics, from prayer and self-discipline to friendship and family life. This edition includes a new translation and introduction by Ella McMahon. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.