Naked we came upon earth, and naked we go forth, and of all our possessions, we can carry nothing with us.

We must wrestle earnestly in prayer, like men contending with a deadly enemy for life.

People may refuse to see the truth of our arguments, but they cannot evade the evidence of a holy life.

No prayers can be heard which do not come from a forgiving heart.

Happy are they, who in the matter of marriage observe three rules. The first is to marry only in the Lord, and after prayer for God’s approval and blessing. The second is not to expect too much from their partners, and to remember that marriage is, after all, the union of two sinners, and not of two angels. The third rule is to strive first and foremost for one another’s sanctification. The more holy married people are, the happier they are.

Beware of letting small faults pass unnoticed under the idea it is a little one. There are no little things in training children; all are important. Little weeds need plucking up as much as any. Leave them alone and they will soon be great.

If you do not love Christ, let me tell you plainly what is the reason. You have no sense of debt to him.