It is a strength of character to acknowledge our failings and our strong points, and it is a weakness of character not to remain in harmony with both the good and the bad that is within us.

All the great amusements are dangerous for the Christian life.

Wealth does not teach us to transcend the desire for wealth. The possession of many goods does not bring the repose of not desiring them.

It is a very common failing, never to be pleased with our fortune nor displeased with our character.

It is a singular characteristic of love that we cannot hide it where it exists, or pretend it where it does not exist.

We learn as much by others' failings as by their teachings. Examples of imperfection is just as useful for achieving perfection as are models of competence and perfection.

We need not regard what good a friend has done us, but only his desire to do us good.