Never be entirely idle; but either be reading, or writing, or praying or meditating or endeavoring something for the public good.

Temptations discover what you are.

Love is active and sincere, courageous, patient, faithful, prudent and manly.

The measure of every man’s virtue is best revealed in time of adversity - adversity that does not weaken a man but rather shows what he is.

Be not angry that you cannot make others as you wish them to be, since you cannot make yourself as you wish to be.

If you wish to live in peace and harmony with others, you must learn to discipline yourself in many ways.

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.