Confident because of our caution

When therefore we are hindered, or disturbed, or grieved, let us never attribute it to others, but to ourselves; that is, to our own principles. An uninstructed person will lay the fault of his own bad condition upon others. Someone just starting instruction will lay the fault on himself. Some who is perfectly instructed will place blame neither on others nor on himself.

You bear God within you, poor wretch, and know it not.

Remember that you are but an actor, acting whatever part the Master has ordained. It may be short or it may be long. If he wishes you to represent a poor man, do so heartily; if a cripple, or a magistrate, or a private man, in each case act your part with honor.

Whenever you are angry, be assured that it is not only a present evil, but that you have increased a habit.

At this time is freedom anything but the right to live as we wish? Nothing else.

We do not choose our own parts in life, and have nothing to do with those parts. Our duty is confined to playing them well.