The history of the world suggests that without love of God there is little likelihood of a love for man that does not become corrupt.

It is often our own imperfection which makes us reprove the imperfection of others; a sharp-sighted self-love of others

Those who are wholly God's are always happy.

Prayer is so necessary, and the source of so many blessings, that he who has discovered the treasure cannot be prevented from having recourse to it, whenever he has an opportunity.

Peace does not dwell in outward things but within the soul; we may preserve it in the midst of the bitterest pain, if our will remains firm and submissive. Peace in this life springs from acquiescence to, not an exemption from, suffering.

If we were faultless we should not be so much annoyed by the defects of those with whom we associate.

In the light of eternity we shall see that what we desired would have been fatal to us, and that what we would have avoided was essential to our well-being.