We must imitate Christ's life and his ways if we are to be truly enlightened and set free from the darkness of our own hearts. Let it be the most important thing we do, then, to reflect on the life of Jesus Christ.

I can take credit for only two things: pride and sin.

Do not let your peace depend on what people say of you... True peace and joy is to be found in [Jesus] alone.

Confidence is the illusion born of accidental success.

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

Grace is the mastery of truth, the teacher of discipline, the light of the heart, the comforter of affliction, the banisher of sorrow, the nurse of devotion.

What most of all hinders heavenly consolation is that you are too slow in turning yourself to prayer.