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.

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

By two wings a man is lifted up from things earthly: by simplicity and purity.

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

A life without purpose is a languid, drifting thing; Every day we ought to review our purpose, saying to ourselves: This day let me make a sound beginning, for what we have hitherto done is naught!

If you would endeavor, like men of courage, to stand in the battle, surely we would feel the favorable assistance of God from heaven. For he who give the us occasion to fight, to the end we may get the victory, is ready to succor those that fight manfully, and do trust in his grace.

Simplicity reaches out after God; purity discovers and enjoys Him.