Count not thyself to have found true peace, if thou hast felt no grief; nor that then all is well if thou hast no adversary; nor that this is perfect, if all things fall out according to thy desire.

The measure of every man’s virtue is best revealed in time of adversity - adversity that does not weaken a man but rather shows what he is.

I have sought for happiness everywhere, but I have found it nowhere except in a little corner with a little book.

Out of sight, out of mind. The absent are always in the wrong.

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

Christ willed to suffer and be despised and do you dare complain of the same? Christ had adversaries and backbiters; and do you wish to have all men your friends and benefactors? When shall your patience attain her crown if no adversity befalls you? If you are willing to suffer naught that is against you, how will you be the friend of Christ?

No one is qualified to converse in public except those contented to do without such conversation.