Mankind, by the perverse depravity of their nature, esteem that which they have most desired as of no value the moment it is possessed, and torment themselves with fruitless wishes for that which is beyond their reach.

Exactness and neatness in moderation is a virtue, but carried to extremes narrows the mind.

I would have no desire other than to accomplish thy will. Teach me to pray; pray thyself in me.

There is nothing that is more dangerous to your own salvation, more unworthy of God and more harmful to your own happiness, than that you should be content to remain as you are.

As long as anything in this world means anything to you, your freedom is only a word. You are like a bird that is held by a leash; you can only fly so far.

The best use one can make of his mind is to distrust it.

Nothing is so costly as the pursuit of a cure for imaginary ills.