Let gratitude for the past inspire us with trust for the future.

We can often do more for other men by trying to correct our own faults than by trying to correct theirs.

To will everything that God wills, and to will it always, in all circumstances and without reservations: that is the kingdom of God which is entirely within.

Be content with doing calmly the little which depends upon yourself, and let all else be to you as if it were not.

The greatest defect of common education is, that we are in the habit of putting pleasure all on one side, and weariness on the other; all weariness in study, all pleasure in idleness.

We may as well tolerate all religions, since God Himself tolerates all.

Our piety must be weak and imperfect if it do not conquer our fear of death.