At the day of judgment we shall not be asked what we have read but what we have done.

Be thankful for the smallest blessing and you will deserve to receive greater. Value the least gifts no less than the greatest, and simple graces as especial favors. If you remember the dignity of the Giver, no gift will seem small or mean.

You will never be an inwardly religious and devout man unless you pass over in silence the shortcomings of your fellow men, and diligently examine your own weaknesses.

We must imitate Christ's life and his ways if we are to be truly enlightened and set free from the darkness of our own hearts. Let it be the most important thing we do, then, to reflect on the life of Jesus Christ.

Many deceive themselves, imagining they'll find happiness in change.

If thou hadst a good conscience thou wouldst not greatly fear death.

Trust not to your feelings for whatever they might be now, they will quickly be changed towards some other thing.