The loftier the building, the deeper must the foundation be laid.

The enemy is more easily overcome if he be not suffered to enter the door of our hearts, but be resisted without the gate at his first knock.

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.

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

Learned arguments do not make a man holy and righteous, whereas a good life makes him dear to God.

Grant me prudently to avoid him that flatters me, and to endure patiently him that contradicts me.

I have often heard, that it is safer to hear and to take counsel, than to give it.