If thou hadst a good conscience thou wouldst not greatly fear death.

Both above and below, without and within, which way so ever thou dost turn thee, everywhere thou shalt find the Cross; and everywhere of necessity thou must hold fast patience, if thou wilt have inward peace, and enjoy an everlasting crown.

O how quickly passes away the glory of the earth.

The more humble and obedient to God a man is, the more wise and at peace he will be in all that he does.

The only safe ruler is he who has learned to obey willingly.

Forasmuch as many people study more to have knowledge than to live well therefore ofttimes they err and bring forth little fruit or none.

If you cannot mould yourself entirely as you would wish, how can you expect other people to be entirely to your liking?