He who loveth God with all his heart feareth not death, nor punishment, nor judgment, nor hell, because perfect love giveth sure access to God. But he who still delighteth in sin, no marvel if he is afraid of death and judgment.

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

No man doth safely rule, but he that hath learned gladly to obey.

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

He who loves with purity considers not the gift of the lover, but the love of the giver.

A humble knowledge of ourselves is a surer way to God than is the search for depth of learning.

Study to do another's will rather than thine own. Choose ever to have less rather than more. Seek ever the lower place and to be subject to all; ever wish and pray that the will of God may be perfectly done in thee and in all. Behold such a man enters the bounds of peace and calm.