Flowers often grow more beautifully on dung-hills than in gardens that look beautifully kept.

Though perseverance does not come from our power, yet it comes within our power.

True progress quietly and persistently moves along without notice.

Big fires flare up in a wind, but little ones are blown out unless they are carried in under cover.

There are no galley-slaves in the royal vessel of divine love - every man works his oar voluntarily!

There is nothing as strong as tenderness, And nothing as tender as true strength.

The Devil doesn't fear austerity but holy obedience.