Abandon the secret chamber and the spiritual life will decay.

Poesy and oratory omit things not essential, and insert little beautiful digressions, in order to place everything in the most effective light.

For Satan always finds some mischief still for idle hands to do.

Acquaint yourself with your own ignorance.

Do not hover always on the surface of things, nor take up suddenly with mere appearances; but penetrate into the depth of matters, as far as your time and circumstances allow, especially in those things which relate to your profession.

The tall, the wise, the reverend head Must lie as low as ours.

Forbid it Lord that I should boast, save in the death of Christ, my God: All the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them to his blood.