Difficulty shows what men are. Therefore when a difficulty falls upon you, remember that God, like a trainer of wrestlers, has matched you with a rough young man. Why? So that you may become an Olympic conqueror; but it is not accomplished without sweat.
People are not disturbed by things, but by the view they take of them.
Confident because of our caution
The pleasure which we most rarely experience gives us greatest delight.
Let no man think that he is loved by any who loveth none.
If you desire to be good, begin by believing that you are wicked.