Know all and you will pardon all.

Habit is overcome by habit.

Do not be influenced by the importance of the writer, and whether his learning be great or small, but let the love of pure truth draw you to read. Do not inquire, Who said this? but pay attention to what is said.

A man of peace does more good than a very learned man.

Intelligence must follow faith, never precede it, and never destroy it.

It is better to be affected with a true penitent sorrow for sin than to be able to resolve the most difficult cases about it.

O Lord, Thou knowest that which is best for us; let this or that be done, as Thou shalt please. Give what Thou wilt, how much Thou wilt, and when Thou wilt. Deal with me as thou thinkest best. Place me where Thou wilt, and deal with me in all things just as Thou wilt. Behold, I am Thy servant, prepared for all things: I desire not to live unto myself, but unto Thee; and oh, that I could do it worthily and perfectly!