Nothing is as peevish and pedantic as men's judgments of one another.

Sacred scripture is of course the basic authority for everything; yet I sometimes run across ancient sayings or pagan writings - even the poets - so purely and reverently and admirably expressed that I can't help believing the author's hearts were moved by some divine power. And perhaps the spirit of Christ is more widespread than we understand, and the company of the saints includes many not on our calendar.

Retain the wind by compressing the belly.

The chief element of happiness is this: to want to be what you are.

Heaven grant that the burden you carry may have as easy an exit as it had an entrance. Prayer To A Pregnant Woman

Do not put chewed bones back on plates. Instead, throw them on the floor for the dog.

Great abundance of riches cannot be gathered and kept by any man without sin.