My child, it will be better for you if you accept my decisions without complaint. Do not ask me to defend my actions or to explain why one person is favored and another seems slighted. The answers to these questions go far beyond your comprehension.

A man is hindered and distracted in proportion as he draws outward things to himself.

Oh, how quickly the world's glory passes away.

What thou art, that thou art; that God knoweth thee to be and thou canst be said to be no greater.

Though weary, it is not tired: though pressed it is not straightened; though alarmed, it is not confounded; but as a living flame it forces itself upwards and securely passes through all.

It is vanity to desire a long life and to take no heed of a good life.

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.