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

How should thy patience be crowned in heaven if none adversity should befall to thee in earth? If thou wilt suffer none adversity how mayest thou be the friend of Christ?

I can take credit for only two things: pride and sin.

The humble live in continuous peace, while in the hearts of the proud are envy and frequent anger.

No man is safe above but he that will gladly be beneath.

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!

The devil does not tempt unbelievers and sinners who are already his own.