There are three distinct comings of the Lord of which I know: His coming to men, His coming into men, and His coming against men.

Expect much of God, and he will do much for you.

A truly obedient man does not discriminate between one thing and another, since his only aim is to execute faithfully whatever may be assigned to him.

There are some who wish to learn for no other reason than that they may be looked upon as learned, which is ridiculous vanity ... Others desire to learn that they may morally instruct others, that is love. And, lastly, there are some who wish to learn that they may be themselves edified; and that is prudence.

What does God hate or punish except self-will? Let self-will cease, and there will be no hell. On what does that fire feed except on self-will?

Let your prayer for temporal blessings be strictly limited to things absolutely necessary.

Grace is necessary to salvation, free will equally so - but grace in order to give salvation, free will in order to receive it.