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

Don't flatter the rich, or appear to willing before the great.

In the Cross is salvation; in the Cross is life; in the Cross is protection against our enemies; in the Cross is infusion of heavenly sweetness; in the Cross is strength of mind; in the Cross is joy of spirit; in the Cross is excellence of virtue; in the Cross is perfection of holiness. There is no salvation of soul, nor hope of eternal life, save in the Cross.

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

If you cast away one cross, you will certainly find another, and perhaps a heavier.

Christ willed to suffer and be despised and do you dare complain of the same? Christ had adversaries and backbiters; and do you wish to have all men your friends and benefactors? When shall your patience attain her crown if no adversity befalls you? If you are willing to suffer naught that is against you, how will you be the friend of Christ?

Let temporal things serve thy use, but the eternal be the object of thy desire.