I can take credit for only two things: pride and sin.

Therefore, a man ought to root himself so firmly in God that he will not need the consolations of men.

Out of two evils, the less is always to be chosen.

He does much who loves much.

Anyone who is not totally dead to himself will soon find that he is tempted and overcome by piddling and frivolous things. Whoever is weak in spirit, given to the flesh and inclined to sensual things can, but only with great difficulty, drag himself away from his earthly desires. Therefore he is often gloomy and sad when he is trying to pull himself away from them, and easily gives way to anger should someone attempt to oppose him.

First keep peace with yourself, then you can also bring peace to others.

Peace and happiness are what you covet, but these are only to be obtained by labor.