Grace is the mastery of truth, the teacher of discipline, the light of the heart, the comforter of affliction, the banisher of sorrow, the nurse of devotion.

If God were our one and only desire we would not be so easily upset when our opinions do not find outside acceptance.

To take no account of oneself, but always to think well and highly of others is the highest wisdom and perfection.

Christ willed to suffer and be despised and do you dare complain of the same? Christ had adversaries and backbiters; and do you wish to have all men your friends and benefactors? When shall your patience attain her crown if no adversity befalls you? If you are willing to suffer naught that is against you, how will you be the friend of Christ?

He is truly great that is little in himself, and that maketh no account of any height of honors.

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

By two wings a man is lifted up from things earthly: by simplicity and purity.