Peace and happiness are what you covet, but these are only to be obtained by labor.

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

The better you understand yourself the less cause you will find to love yourself.

Both above and below, without and within, which way so ever thou dost turn thee, everywhere thou shalt find the Cross; and everywhere of necessity thou must hold fast patience, if thou wilt have inward peace, and enjoy an everlasting crown.

The highest in God's esteem are the lowest in their own.

To take no account of oneself, but always to think well and highly of others is the highest wisdom and perfection.

Though weary, it is not tired: though pressed it is not straightened; though alarmed, it is not confounded; but as a living flame it forces itself upwards and securely passes through all.