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

Leave off that excessive desire of knowing; therein is found much distraction. There are many things the knowledge of which is of little or no profit to the soul.

For it is the grace of Christ, and not our own virtue, that gives us the power to overcome the flesh and the world.

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

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

He does much who loves much.

Do not be influenced by the importance of the writer, and whether his learning be great or small, but let the love of pure truth draw you to read. Do not inquire, Who said this? but pay attention to what is said.