There is no man in this world without some manner of tribulation or anguish though he be king or pope.

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

If you cast away one cross you will certainly find another and perhaps a heavier.

All His glory and beauty come from within and there He delights to dwell His visits there are frequent His conversation sweet His comforts refreshing and His peace passing all understanding.

It is thy duty oftentimes to do what thou wouldst not thy duty too to leave undone that thou wouldst do.

And when he is out of sight quickly also he is out of mind.

Know all and you will pardon all.

O how quickly passes away the glory of the earth.

Man proposes God disposes.

A humble knowledge of oneself is a surer road to God than a deep searching of the sciences.

For the multitude of worldly friends profiteth not nor may strong helpers anything avail nor wise counselors give profitable counsel nor the cunning of doctors give consolation nor riches deliver in time of need nor a secret place to defend if Thou Lord do not assist help comfort counsel inform and defend.

Intelligence must follow faith never precede it and never destroy it.

It is much safer to obey than to rule.

Love feels no burden regards not labors strives toward more than it attains argues not of impossibility since it believes that it may and can do all things. Therefore it avails for all things and fulfils and accomplishes much where one not a lover falls and lies helpless.

It is much safer to obey than to rule.

There is no man in this world without some manner of tribulation or anguish though he be king or pope.

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.

Do not let your peace depend on the hearts of men whatever they say about you good or bad you are not because of it another man for as you are you are.

What thou art that thou art.

A humble knowledge of oneself is a surer road to God than a deep searching of the sciences.

Oh how quickly the world's glory passes away.

Constantly choose rather to want less than to have more.