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

All men commend patience, although few are willing to practice it.

Dispose thyself to patience rather than to comfort, and to the bearing of the cross rather than to gladness.

Cling, therefore, to Jesus in life and death; trust yourself to the glory of Him who alone can help you when all others fail.

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

For things that worth little or nothing we care a lot; and we oversight what is necessary; because every man goes towards the exterior; and if he doesn't regain consciousness quickly, with pleasure remain involved in it.

If God were our one and only desire we would not be so easily upset when our opinions do not find outside acceptance.