He does much who loves God much, and he does much who does his deed well, and he does his deed well who does it rather for the common good than for his own will.

Wait for the Lord. Behave yourself manfully, and be of good courage. Do not be faithless, but stay in your place and do not turn back.

Dispose thyself to patience rather than to comfort, and to the bearing of the cross rather than to gladness.

How should thy patience be crowned in heaven if none adversity should befall to thee in earth? If thou wilt suffer none adversity how mayest thou be the friend of Christ?

Do not try to find a place free from temptations and troubles. Rather, seek a peace that endures even when you are beset by various temptations and tried by much adversity.

All is vanity but to love God and serve Him.

A man of peace does more good than a very learned man.