All men desire peace, but very few desire those things that make for peace.
There is no man in this world without some manner of tribulation or anguish, though he be king or pope.
Seek not to know who said this or that, but take note of what has been said.
If thou be not busy for thyself now, who shall be busy for thee in time to come?
How should thy patience be crowned in heaven if none adversity should befall to thee in earth? If thou wilt suffer none adversity how mayest thou be the friend of Christ?
No man is safe above but he that will gladly be beneath.