The Lord has many lovers of His crown but few lovers of His Cross.

O Lord, Thou knowest that which is best for us; let this or that be done, as Thou shalt please. Give what Thou wilt, how much Thou wilt, and when Thou wilt. Deal with me as thou thinkest best. Place me where Thou wilt, and deal with me in all things just as Thou wilt. Behold, I am Thy servant, prepared for all things: I desire not to live unto myself, but unto Thee; and oh, that I could do it worthily and perfectly!

Do not read to satisfy curiosity or to pass the time, but study such things as move your heart to devotion.

The only safe ruler is he who has learned to obey willingly.

If we live in peace ourselves, we in turn may bring peace to others. A peaceable man does more good than a learned one.

Always be thou prepared, and so live that death may never find thee unprepared.

It is no little wisdom for you to keep yourself in silence and in good peace when evil words are spoken to you, and to turn your heart to God and not to be troubled with the judgment of others.