Therefore, a man ought to root himself so firmly in God that he will not need the consolations of men.

Remember, your prerogative is to govern, and not to serve the things of this world.

Our dependence upon God ought to be so entire and absolute that we should never think it necessary, in any kind of distress, to have recourse to human consolations.

When anger enters the mind, wisdom departs.

Learn to humble yourself, you are but earth and clay.

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

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?