Wherever you go, you will always bear yourself about with you, and so you will always find yourself.

You are a man, not God; you are human, not an angel. How can you expect to remain always in a constant state of virtue, when this was not possible even for an angel of Heaven, nor for the first man in the Garden?

Two wings lift a person up from earthly concerns: Simplicity in intention, and Purity in feeling.

Wheresoever we seek our own, there we fall from love.

Few spirits are made better by the pain and languor of sickness; as few great pilgrims become eminent saints.

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.

It thou seek rest in this life, how wilt thou then attain to the everlasting rest? Dispose not thyself for much rest, but for great patience. Seek true peace--not in earth, but in heaven; not in men, nor in any other creature, but in God alone.