The intention which is fixed on God as its only end will keep people steady in their purposes, and deliver them from being the joke and scorn of fortune.

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

I have sought for happiness everywhere, but I have found it nowhere except in a little corner with a little book.

The acknowledgment of our weakness is the first step in repairing our loss.

Love Him, and keep Him for thy Friend, who, when all go away, will not forsake thee, nor suffer thee to perish at the last.

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

It is better to feel repentance, than to be able to define it.