It is good to divert our sorrow for other things to the root of all, which is sin. Let our grief run most in that channel, that as sin bred grief, so grief may consume sin.

It is atheism to pray and not wait on hope.

It is Christ's manner to trouble our souls first, and then to come with healing in his wings.

Self-emptiness prepares us for spiritual fullness.

The depths of our misery can never fall below the depths of mercy.

A man may be a false prophet and yet speak the truth.

Times are bad, God is good.