Don't think so much about who is for or against you, rather give all your care, that God be with you in everything you do.

A man is hindered and distracted in proportion as he draws outward things to himself.

The Lord has many lovers of His crown but few lovers of His Cross.

Scruples, temptations, and fears, and cutting perplexities of the heart, are often the lot of the most excellent persons.

Count not thyself to have found true peace, if thou hast felt no grief; nor that then all is well if thou hast no adversary; nor that this is perfect, if all things fall out according to thy desire.

The highest in God's esteem are the lowest in their own.

Whatever you do, do it with intelligence, and keep the end in view.