Wheresoever we seek our own, there we fall from love.

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.

Count not thyself to have found true peace, if thou hast felt no grief; nor that then all is well if thou hast no adversary; nor that this is perfect, if all things fall out according to thy desire.

If you bear the cross unwillingly, you make it a burden, and load yourself more heavily; but you must bear it.

Anyone who thinks hard work will never hurt you has never had to pay to have it done. Jesus now has many lovers of his Heavenly Kingdom, but few bearers of his cross.

What thou art, that thou art; that God knoweth thee to be and thou canst be said to be no greater.

Do not interfere when your opinion is not sought.