No confict is so severe as his who labors to subdue himself.

Oh, how great peace and quietness would he possess who should cut off all vain anxiety and place all his confidence in God.

If your heart were sincere and upright, every creature would be unto you a looking-glass of life and a book of holy doctrine.

Whoever puts his confidence in men or in any creature is very foolish.

For things that worth little or nothing we care a lot; and we oversight what is necessary; because every man goes towards the exterior; and if he doesn't regain consciousness quickly, with pleasure remain involved in it.

Trust not to friends and kindred, neither do thou put off the care of thy soul's welfare til hereafter; for men will sooner forget thee than thou art aware of.

Man sees your actions, but God your motives.