If you cast away one cross, you will certainly find another, and perhaps a heavier.

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.

Love is a great thing, a good above all others, which alone maketh every burden light.

If thou canst not make thyself such an one as thou wouldst, how canst thou expect to have another in all things to thy liking?

A humble knowledge of ourselves is a surer way to God than is the search for depth of learning.

All His glory and beauty come from within, and there He delights to dwell, His visits there are frequent, His conversation sweet, His comforts refreshing; and His peace passing all understanding.

By two wings a man is lifted up from things earthly: by simplicity and purity.