Of two evils we must always choose the least.

Renounce all things, and thou shalt find all things; give up thy lust, and thou shalt find rest.

Man proposes, but God disposes.

Do not let your peace depend on what people say of you... True peace and joy is to be found in [Jesus] alone.

He is truly great who is little in his own eyes and makes nothing of the highest

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?

The glory of the good is in their consciences, and not in the tongues of men.