All His glory and beauty come from within, and there He delights to dwell, His visits there are frequent, His conversation sweet, His comforts refreshing; and His peace passing all understanding.

He that seeks here any other thing but simply God and the salvation of his soul, will find nothing but trouble and sorrow.

The more the flesh is wasted by affliction, so much more is the Spirit strengthened by inward grace.

Pass no rash condemnation on other peoples words or actions.

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.

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

Great tranquility of heart is his who cares for neither praise nor blame.