True humility does not know that it is humble. If it did, it would be proud from the contemplation of so fine a virtue.

It seems to me that the most delightful walk of life is to be found in a household of moderate means, to live there with an obliging spouse and to be satisfied with little.

If men only believe enough in Christ they can commit adultery and murder a thousand times a day without periling their salvation.

Human nature is like a drunk peasant. Lift him into the saddle on one side, over he topples on the other side.

God wants us to pray, and he wants to hear our prayers-not because we are worthy, but because he is merciful.

At Poltersberg, there is a lake similarly cursed. If you throw a stone into it, a dreadful storm immediately arises, and the whole neighboring district quakes to its centre. 'Tis the devils kept prisoner there.

Good works do not make a good man, but a good man does good works.