Is it courage in a dying man to go, in weakness and in agony, to affront an almighty and eternal God?

The serene, silent beauty of a holy life is the most powerful influence in the world, next to the night of God.

He who does not know his way to the sea should take a river for his guide.

Kind words produce their images on men's souls.

Time heals griefs and quarrels, for we change and are no longer the same persons. Neither the offender nor the offended are any more themselves.

Vanity of science. Knowledge of physical science will not console me for ignorance of morality in time of affliction, but knowledge of morality will always console me for ignorance of physical science.

Knowing God without knowing our own wretchedness makes for pride. Knowing our own wretchedness without knowing God makes for despair. Knowing Jesus Christ strikes the balance because he shows us both God and our own wretchedness.