Set me free from evil passions, and heal my heart of all inordinate affections; that being inwardly cured and thoroughly cleansed, I may be made fit to love, courageous to suffer, steady to persevere.

Old custom is hard to break and scarce any man will be led otherwise than seemeth good unto himself.

A book has but one voice, but it does not instruct everyone alike.

The loftier the building, the deeper must the foundation be laid.

Love feels no burden, thinks nothing of trouble, attempts what is above its strength, pleads no excuse of impossibility; for it thinks all things lawful for itself, and all things possible.

For a small reward, a man will hurry away on a long journey; while for eternal life, many will hardly take a single step.

Do not let your peace depend on what people say of you... True peace and joy is to be found in [Jesus] alone.