One who views thing as they are in reality, and not as they are said or thought to be, is truly wise, taught by God rather than by other persons

And if thy heart be straight with God then every creature shall be to thee a mirror of life and a book of holy doctrine for there is no creature so little or so despised but that sheweth and representeth the goodness of God.

At the day of judgment we shall not be asked what we have read but what we have done.

What else does anxiety about the future bring you but sorrow upon sorrow?

In the morning fix thy good purpose; and at night examine thyself what thou hast done, how thou hast behaved thyself in word, deed, and thought.

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

Love alone makes heavy burdens light and bears in equal balance things pleasing and displeasing. Love bears a heavy burden and does not feel it, and love makes bitter things tasteful and sweet.