A lover of Jesus and of the truth can lift himself above himself in spirit.

Oh, how great peace and quietness would he possess who should cut off all vain anxiety and place all his confidence in God.

O Lord, you know what is best for me. Let this or that be done, as you please. Give what you will, how much you will, and when you will.

Always be ready; always live in such a way that death can never find you unprepared.

Occasions of adversity best discover how great virtue or strength each one hath. For occasions do not make a man frail, but they show what he is.

It is much safer to be subject than it is to command. Many live in obedience more from necessity than from love. Such become discontented and dejected on the slightest pretext; they will never gain peace of mind unless they subject themselves wholeheartedly for the love of God.

Habit is overcome by habit.