To pray is to desire; but it is to desire what God would have us desire.

A good historian is timeless; although he is a patriot, he will never flatter his country in any respect.

Let us often think of our own infirmities, and we shall become indulgent toward those of others.

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.

The more you say, the less people remember.

I am not in the least surprised that your impression of death becomes more lively, in proportion as age and infirmity bring it nearer. God makes use of this rough trial to undeceive us in respect to our courage, to make us feel our weakness, and to keep us in all humility in His hands.

Do not make best friends with a melancholy sad soul. They always are heavily loaded, and you must bear half.