There never can have been, and never can be, and there never shall be any sin without pride.

Whoever possesses God is happy.

Except he be willing, man cannot believe.

Complete abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.

If you believe what you like in the gospels, and reject what you don't like, it is not the gospel you believe, but yourself.

For what is time? ... Who can even in thought comprehend it, so as to utter a word about it? ... If no one asks me, I know: If I wish to explain it to one that asketh, I know not.

It is easy to want things from the Lord and yet not want the Lord Himself, as though the gift could ever be preferable to the Giver.