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

Oh, how great peace and quietness would he possess who should cut off all vain anxiety and place all his confidence in God.

Leave off that excessive desire of knowing; therein is found much distraction. There are many things the knowledge of which is of little or no profit to the soul.

Learn to humble yourself, you are but earth and clay.

If you cannot mould yourself entirely as you would wish, how can you expect other people to be entirely to your liking?

As iron put into the fire loseth its rust and becometh clearly red-hot, so he that wholly turneth himself unto God puts off all slothfulness, and is transformed into a new man.

When comfort is withdrawn, do not be cast down, but humbly and patiently await the visitation of God. He is able and powerful to give you more grace and more spiritual comfort than you first had.