A man of peace does more good than a very learned man.

Remain tranquil and prepare to bear still greater trials. All is not lost even though you be troubled oftener or tempted more grievously. You are a man, not God. You are flesh, not an angel. How can you possibly expect to remain always in the same state of virtue when the angels in heaven and the first man in paradise failed to do so? I am He who rescues the afflicted and brings to My divinity those who know their own weakness.

For it is the grace of Christ, and not our own virtue, that gives us the power to overcome the flesh and the world.

Now is the time to be doing, now is the time to be stirring, now is the time to amend myself.

Seek not to know who said this or that, but take note of what has been said.

Caution is crediting, and reserve in speaking, and in revealing one's self to but very few, are the best securities both of a good understanding with the world, and of the inward peace of our own minds.

Whatever you do, do it with intelligence, and keep the end in view.