For the multitude of worldly friends profiteth not, nor may strong helpers anything avail, nor wise counselors give profitable counsel, nor the cunning of doctors give consolation, nor riches deliver in time of need, nor a secret place to defend, if Thou, Lord, do not assist, help, comfort, counsel, inform, and defend.

He that seeks here any other thing but simply God and the salvation of his soul, will find nothing but trouble and sorrow.

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

We should have much more peace if we would not busy ourselves with the sayings and doings of others.

The measure of every man’s virtue is best revealed in time of adversity - adversity that does not weaken a man but rather shows what he is.

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.

Have therefore zeal to better thyself and then mayst thou have zeal to thy neighbor.