In judging others a man laboreth in vain; he often erreth, and easily falleth into sin; but in judging and examining himself he always laboreth to good purpose.

The acknowledgment of our weakness is the first step in repairing our loss.

Love is a great thing, yea, a great and thorough good. By itself it makes what is heavy light; and bears evenly all that is uneven.

What else does anxiety about the future bring you but sorrow upon sorrow?

And when he is out of sight, quickly also he is out of mind.

Be not angry that you cannot make others as you wish them to be, since you cannot make yourself as you wish to be.

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?