God takes men's hearty desires and will, instead of the deed, where they have not power to fulfill it; but he never took the bare deed instead of the will.

While doubt cannot be expelled, it can be subdued.

Dangers breed fears, and fears more dangers bring.

Unity in things Necessary, Liberty in things Unnecessary, and Charity in all.

Be careful how you spend your time: Spend your time in nothing which you know must be repented of.

It is not the reading of many books which is necessary to make a man wise or good, but the well-reading of a few, could he be sure to have the best. And it is not possible to read over many on the same subject without a great deal of loss of precious time.

Holiness is nothing else but the habitual and predominant devotion and dedication of soul, and body, and life, and all that we have to God; and esteeming, and loving, and serving, and seeking Him, before all the pleasures and prosperity of the flesh.