God is even kinder than you think.

There are more tears shed over answered prayers than over unanswered prayers.

If I were to give advice, I would say to parents that they ought to be very careful whom they allow to mix with their children when young; for much mischief thence ensues, and our natural inclinations are unto evil rather than unto good.

Be kind to all and severe to thyself.

His Majesty knows best what is suitable for us. There's no need for us to be advising Him about what He should give us, for He can rightly tell us that we don't know what we're asking for (cf. Mt. 20:22). The whole aim of any person who is beginning prayer ? and don't forget this, because it's very important ? should be that he work and prepare himself with determination and every possible effort to bring his will into conformity with God's will.

If God should desire to raise us to the position of one who is an intimate and shares his secrets, we ought to accept this gladly.

In light of heaven, the worst suffering on earth will be seen to be no more serious than one night in an inconvenient hotel.