He that seeks here any other thing but simply God and the salvation of his soul, will find nothing but trouble and sorrow.

If you can win complete mastery over self, you will easily master all else. To triumph over self is the perfect victory.

The intention which is fixed on God as its only end will keep people steady in their purposes, and deliver them from being the joke and scorn of fortune.

For the multitude of worldly friends profiteth not, nor may strong helpers anything avail, nor wise counselors give profitable counsel, nor the cunning of doctors give consolation, nor riches deliver in time of need, nor a secret place to defend, if Thou, Lord, do not assist, help, comfort, counsel, inform, and defend.

Know all and you will pardon all.

How seldom we weigh our neighbor in the same balance with ourselves.

If you bear the cross gladly, it will bear you.