Man considers the actions, but God weighs the intentions.

O how quickly passes away the glory of the earth.

Our own opinion of ourselves should be lower than that formed by others, for we have a better chance at our imperfections.

First keep peace with yourself, then you can also bring peace to others.

Set me free from evil passions, and heal my heart of all inordinate affections; that being inwardly cured and thoroughly cleansed, I may be made fit to love, courageous to suffer, steady to persevere.

He that seeks here any other thing but simply God and the salvation of his soul, will find nothing but trouble and sorrow.

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