The more the flesh is wasted by affliction, so much more is the Spirit strengthened by inward grace.
Confidence is the illusion born of accidental success.
Both above and below, without and within, which way so ever thou dost turn thee, everywhere thou shalt find the Cross; and everywhere of necessity thou must hold fast patience, if thou wilt have inward peace, and enjoy an everlasting crown.
All men are frail; but thou shouldst reckon none so frail as thyself.
Wheresoever we seek our own, there we fall from love.
Be at peace with yourself first and then you will be able to bring peace to others.