He who believes is strong; he who doubts is weak. Strong convictions precede great actions.
Rule yourself. Love your neighbor. Do the duty that lies nearest you.
Some people seemed to get all sunshine, and some all shadow.
Simple, sincere people seldom speak much of their piety; it shows itself in acts rather than words, and has more influence than homilies or protestations.
I asked for bread, and I got a stone in the shape of a pedestal.
Watch and pray, dear, never get tired of trying, and never think it is impossible to conquer your fault.