Oh, how great peace and quietness would he possess who should cut off all vain anxiety and place all his confidence in God.

For the multitude of worldly friends profiteth not, nor may strong helpers anything avail, nor wise counselors give profitable counsel, nor the cunning of doctors give consolation, nor riches deliver in time of need, nor a secret place to defend, if Thou, Lord, do not assist, help, comfort, counsel, inform, and defend.

No confict is so severe as his who labors to subdue himself.

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

The good devout man first makes inner preparation for the actions he has later to perform. His outward actions do not draw him into lust and vice; rather it is he who bends them into the shape of reason and right judgement. Who has a stiffer battle to fight than the man who is striving to conquer himself.

The end of all is death and man's life passeth away suddenly as a shadow.

I would far rather feel remorse than know how to define it.