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

The learned are well pleased to seem so to others and to be accounted wise, but much that is to be found in learning little profiteth the soul. He that is intent upon things other than those that will help his soul's salvation is lacking in wisdom. Words will not satisfy the soul; but a good life giveth comfort to the mind, and a pure conscience affordeth great confidence in the sight of God.

He is truly great who is little in his own eyes and makes nothing of the highest

Do not let your peace depend on what people say of you... True peace and joy is to be found in [Jesus] alone.

The humble live in continuous peace, while in the hearts of the proud are envy and frequent anger.

Love is watchful. Sleeping, it does not slumber. Wearied, it is not tired. Pressed, it is not straitened. Alarmed, it is not confused, but like a living flame, a burning torch, it forces its way upward and passes unharmed through every obstacle.