This poor world, the object of so much insane attachment, we are about to leave; it is but misery, vanity, and folly; a phantom--the very fashion of which "passeth away.

How does our will become sanctified? By conforming itself unreservedly to that of God.

The passion of acquiring riches in order to support a vain expense corrupts the purest souls.

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

Speak, move, act in peace.

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

Violent excitement exhausts the mind and leaves it withered and sterile.