Whoever puts his confidence in men or in any creature is very foolish.

Scruples, temptations, and fears, and cutting perplexities of the heart, are often the lot of the most excellent persons.

A wise and good man will turn examples of all sorts to his own advantage. The good he will make his patterns, and strive to equal or excel them. The bad he will by all means avoid.

The glory of the good is in their consciences, and not in the tongues of men.

It is better to have but little knowledge with humility and understanding, than great learning which might make you proud. For a person's merits are not to be estimated by having many visions, or by knowledge of the bible, or by being placed in a higher position; but by being grounded in true humility, and by seeking always, purely, and entirely, the honor of God.

Man considers the actions, but God weighs the intentions.

You will never be an inwardly religious and devout man unless you pass over in silence the shortcomings of your fellow men, and diligently examine your own weaknesses.