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

What thou art, that thou art.

When comfort is withdrawn, do not be cast down, but humbly and patiently await the visitation of God. He is able and powerful to give you more grace and more spiritual comfort than you first had.

All men desire peace, but very few desire those things that make for peace.

Whatsoever is done in charity, however small and of no reputation it be, bringeth forth good fruit.

The devil does not tempt unbelievers and sinners who are already his own.

Is a man one whit the better because he is grown great in other men's esteem?