People who wish to be offended will always find some occasion for taking offense.

As to matters of dress, I would recommend one never to be first in the fashion nor the last out of it.

It is the Spirit that sheds the love of God abroad in their hearts, and the love of all mankind; thereby purifying their hearts from the love of the world, from the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eye, and the pride of life. It is by Him they are delivered from anger and pride, from all vile and inordinate affections.

Humility and patience are the surest proofs of the increase of love.

Though I am always in haste, I am never in a hurry.

A meek spirit gives no trouble willingly to any: a quiet spirit bears all wrongs without being troubled.

Let your words be the genuine picture of your heart.