Lord, how Thou dost afflict Thy lovers!

Seldom or never is a poor man honored by the world; however worthy of honor he may be, he is apt rather to be despised by it.

Patient endurance / Attaineth to all things.

Every part of the journey is of importance to the whole.

When we accept what happens to us and make the best of it, we are praising God.

There is no affliction, trial, or labor difficult to endure, when we consider the torments and sufferings which Our Lord Jesus Christ endured for us.

To wish to act like angels while we are still in this world is nothing but folly.