In Arabia Felix, not only the plants which are called aromatical are
sweet scented, but all plants without distinction, because they all
experience the influence of the sun's intense heat. So all the works
of a soul that is replenished with charity or the virtue of holy love,
even the very least, have a most pleasing fragrance before the Divine
Majesty, Who rewards them with an increase of charity.--_St. Francis
of Sales._
If you sincerely love God, you will often speak of Him. As bees gather
honey only with their mouths, so your tongue will be always honeyed
with the words you speak of your God; and never will your mouth taste
such sweetness as when you sing the praises and blessings of His Most
Holy Name.--_The same._
As some herbs, when well masticated, produce so great sweetness as to
appease hunger and thirst, so one who receives from God the celestial
manna of interior consolation cannot in any way desire the
consolations of the world, though it be only to receive a momentary
satisfaction.--_The same._