Oh! how happy the man of means who uses his wealth and his life for the greater glory of God, from whom he has received them!

...a great good is worth being long desired.

It will be easier for you to bring him around to where you want him more by gentleness and patience than by being too uncompromising.

Providence must call us and we must follow it, if we are to go forward confidently.

Nature makes trees put down deep roots before having them bear fruit, and even this is done gradually.

do not be surprised by your trials, since the Son of God has chosen them for our salvation.

Humility is nothing but truth, and pride is nothing but lying.