All earthly joy begins pleasantly, but at the end it gnaws and kills.
Don't think so much about who is for or against you, rather give all your care, that God be with you in everything you do.
Is a man one whit the better because he is grown great in other men's esteem?
Sweet shall be your rest if your heart does not reproach you.
The Lord has many lovers of His crown but few lovers of His Cross.
If you bear the cross unwillingly, you make it a burden, and load yourself more heavily; but you must bear it.