Faith is required of thee, and a sincere life, not loftiness of intellect, nor deepness in the mysteries of God.

Learn to humble yourself, you are but earth and clay.

Caution is crediting, and reserve in speaking, and in revealing one's self to but very few, are the best securities both of a good understanding with the world, and of the inward peace of our own minds.

Love feels no burden, thinks nothing of trouble, attempts what is above its strength, pleads no excuse of impossibility; for it thinks all things lawful for itself, and all things possible.

A disciple once complained, "You tell us stories, but you never reveal their meaning to us." The master replied, "How would you like it if someone offered you fruit and then chewed it up for you before giving it to you?" If your heart is straight with God, then every creature will be to you a mirror of life and a book of holy doctrine.

Whoever puts his confidence in men or in any creature is very foolish.

Carry the cross patiently, and with perfect submission; and in the end it shall carry you.