For a small reward, a man will hurry away on a long journey; while for eternal life, many will hardly take a single step.

A life without purpose is a languid, drifting thing; Every day we ought to review our purpose, saying to ourselves: This day let me make a sound beginning, for what we have hitherto done is naught!

Be therefore thankful for the least gift, so shalt thou be worthy to receive greater.

By two wings a man is lifted up from things earthly: by simplicity and purity.

If you want to learn something that will really help you, learn to see yourself as God sees you and not as you see yourself in the distorted mirror of your own self-importance.

Now is the time to be doing, now is the time to be stirring, now is the time to amend myself.

Simplicity reaches out after God; purity discovers and enjoys Him.