Verily, we know not what an evil it is to indulge ourselves, and to make an idol of our will.

Life will always be to a large extent what we ourselves make it.

We take nothing to the grave with us, but a good or evil conscience... It is true, terrors of conscience cast us down; and yet without terrors of conscience we cannot be raised up again.

Our minds should not be empty because if they are not preoccupied by good, evil will break in upon them.

See that you buy the field where the Pearl is; sell all, and make a purchase of salvation. Think it not easy: for it is a steep ascent to eternal glory: many are lying dead by the way, slain with security.

Evil is like water, it abounds, is cheap, soon fouls, but runs itself clear of taint.