I have sought for happiness everywhere, but I have found it nowhere except in a little corner with a little book.

Learned arguments do not make a man holy and righteous, whereas a good life makes him dear to God.

If thou be not busy for thyself now, who shall be busy for thee in time to come?

Love is a great thing, a good above all others, which alone maketh every burden light.

O Lord, Thou knowest that which is best for us; let this or that be done, as Thou shalt please. Give what Thou wilt, how much Thou wilt, and when Thou wilt. Deal with me as thou thinkest best. Place me where Thou wilt, and deal with me in all things just as Thou wilt. Behold, I am Thy servant, prepared for all things: I desire not to live unto myself, but unto Thee; and oh, that I could do it worthily and perfectly!

If your heart were sincere and upright, every creature would be unto you a looking-glass of life and a book of holy doctrine.

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