Many people, especially women, never experience boredom because they have never learned to work properly.

Has there ever been anything filthier on earth than the saints in the wilderness? Around them was not only the devil loose around them- but also the swine.

One may sometimes tell a lie, but the grimace that accompanies it tells the truth.

Many are stubborn in pursuit of the path they have chosen, few in pursuit of the goal.

I know the hatred and envy of your hearts. Ye are not great enough not to know of hatred and envy. Then be great enough not to be ashamed of them!

It says nothing against the ripeness of a spirit that it has a few worms.

I was in darkness, but I took three steps and found myself in paradise. The first step was a good thought, the second, a good word; and the third, a good deed.