Those are weaklings who know the truth and uphold it as long as it suits their purpose, and then abandon it.

The Stoics say, "Retire within yourselves; it is there you will find your rest." And that is not true. Others say, "Go out of yourselves; seek happiness in amusement." And this is not true. Illness comes. Happiness is neither without us nor within us. It is in God, both without us and within us.

Evil is easily discovered; there is an infinite variety; good is almost unique. But some kinds of evil are almost as difficult to discover as that which we call good; and often particular evil of this class passes for good. It needs even a certain greatness of soul to attain to this, as to that which is good.

The only shame is to have none.

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

To have no time for philosophy is to be a true philosopher.

He that takes truth for his guide, and duty for his end, may safely trust to God's providence to lead him aright.