One who strictly prosecutes the misdemeanors of others will find not condescension towards his own.

There are many poor men and poor women: set apart some one constantly to remain there: let the poor man be though but as a guard to thy house: let him be to thee wall and fence, shield and spear. Where alms are, the devil dares not approach, nor any other evil thing.

Laughter does not seem to be a sin, but it leads to sin.

The pains of hell are not the greatest part of hell; the loss of heaven is the weightiest woe of hell.

Nothing is more fallacious than wealth. To-day it is for thee; tomorrow it is against thee. It arms the eyes of the envious every where. It is a hostile comrade, a domestic enemy.

Let no one mourn that he has fallen again and again; for forgiveness has risen from the grave.

We are commanded to have only one enemy, the devil. With him never be reconciled! But with a brother, never be at enmity in thy heart.