Father, I am seeking: I am hesitant and uncertain, but will you, O God, watch over each step of mine and guide me.

He that is jealous is not in love.

In all your movements, let nothing be evident that would offend the eyes of another.

Let us, on both sides, lay aside all arrogance. Let us not, on either side, claim that we have already discovered the truth. Let us seek it together as something which is known to neither of us. For then only may we seek it, lovingly and tranquilly, if there be no bold presumption that it is already discovered and possessed.

Why then be perverted and follow thy flesh? Be it converted and follow thee.

Really great things, when discussed by little men, can usually make such men grow big.

I acknowledge Thee, Lord of heaven and earth, and praise Thee for my first rudiments of being, and my infancy, whereof I remember nothing; for Thou hast appointed that man should from others guess much as to himself; and believe much on the strength of weak females.