Love feels no burden, thinks nothing of trouble, attempts what is above its strength.... It is therefore able to undertake all things, and it completes many things, and warrants them to take effect, where he who does not love would faint and lie down.

There is no man in this world without some manner of tribulation or anguish, though he be king or pope.

A lover of Jesus and of the truth can lift himself above himself in spirit.

If you can win complete mastery over self, you will easily master all else. To triumph over self is the perfect victory.

Love feels no burden, thinks nothing of trouble, attempts what is above its strength.... It is therefore able to undertake all things, and it completes many things, and warrants them to take effect, where he who does not love would faint and lie down.

He who knows himself well is mean and abject in his own sight, and takes no delight in the vain praise of men.

Thou wilt always rejoice in the evening, if thou spend the day profitably.