Temperance is reason's girdle and passion's bridle, the strength of the soul and the foundation of virtue.

Secrecy is the chastity of friendship.

Marriage is the mother of the world. It preserves kingdoms, and fills cities and churches, and heaven itself.

From David learn to give thanks for everything. Every furrow in the book of Psalms is sown with the seeds of thanksgiving.

Too quick a sense of constant infelicity.

Lust is a captivity of the reason and an enraging of the passions. It hinders business and distracts counsel. It sins against the body and weakens the soul.

When you lie down with a short prayer, commit yourself into the hands of your Creator; and when you have done so, trust Him with yourself, as you must do when you are dying.