The better day, the worse deed.

Holy joy will be oil to the wheels of our obedience.

Wherever the fear of God rules in the heart, it will appear both in works of charity and piety, and neither will excuse us from the other.

Those who complain most are most to be complained of.

The flower of youth never appears more beautiful than when it bends toward the sun of righteousness.

Cast not away your confidence because God defers his performances. That which does not come in your time, will be hastened in his time, which is always the more convenient season. God will work when he pleases, how he pleases, and by what means he pleases. He is not bound to keep our time, but he will perform his work, honor our faith, and reward them that diligently seek him.

Were we to think more of our own mistakes and offences, we should be less apt to judge other people.