Purity and simplicity are the two wings with which man soars above the earth and all temporary nature. |
The acknowledgment of our weakness is the first step in repairing our loss. |
The highest in God's esteem are the lowest in their own. |
The loftier the building, the deeper must the foundation be laid. |
The only safe ruler is he who has learned to obey willingly |
Wait for the Lord. Behave yourself manfully, and be of good courage. Do not be faithless, but stay in your place and do not turn back. |
We usually know what we can do, but temptation shows us who we are. |
What else does anxiety about the future bring you but sorrow upon sorrow? |
What most of all hinders heavenly consolation is that you are too slow in turning yourself to prayer. |
When a man is out of sight, it is not too long before he is out of mind |
Whenever you do a thing, act as if all the world were watching. |
Whoever puts his confidence in men or in any creature is very foolish. |
Without the way , there is no going; without the truth, there is no knowing; without the life, there is no living. |
Would that we had spent one whole day well in this world! |
Would to God that we might spend a single day really well! |