Restrain an inordinate desire for knowledge, in which is found much anxiety and deception. Learned men always wish to appear so, and desire recognition of their wisdom. But there are many matters, knowledge of which brings little or no advantage to the soul.

Oh, how great peace and quietness would he possess who should cut off all vain anxiety and place all his confidence in God.

If God were our one and only desire we would not be so easily upset when our opinions do not find outside acceptance.

In the morning fix thy good purpose; and at night examine thyself what thou hast done, how thou hast behaved thyself in word, deed, and thought.

Habit is overcome by habit.

Both above and below, without and within, which way so ever thou dost turn thee, everywhere thou shalt find the Cross; and everywhere of necessity thou must hold fast patience, if thou wilt have inward peace, and enjoy an everlasting crown.

Dispose thyself to patience rather than to comfort, and to the bearing of the cross rather than to gladness.