It is more to the honor of a Christian by faith to overcome the world, than by monastical vows to retreat from it; more for the honor of Christ to serve him in the city, than to serve him in the cell.

As if men did not die fast enough, they are ingenious at finding out ways to destroy one another.

Meekness is calm confidence, settled assurance, and rest of the soul. It is the tranquil stillness of a soul that is at rest in Christ. It is the place of peace. Meekness springs from a heart of humility, radiating the fragrance of Christ.

Those, and those only, can expect to be taught by God, who are ready and willing to do as they are taught... Those who go up to the house of the Lord with an expectation that He will teach them His ways, must go with a humble resolution that they will walk in His paths.

The beauty of holiness is that which the grave, that consumes all other beauty, cannot touch, or do any damage to.

He whose head is in heaven need not fear to put his feet into the grave.

We must never promise ourselves any more than God has promised us.