It Is Vanity To Desire A Long

Man Proposes, But God Disposes.

If You Desire To Know Or Learn Anything To Your Advantage, Then Take Delight In Being Unknown And Unregarded. A True Understanding And Humble Estimate Of Oneself Is The Highest And Most Valuable Of All Lessons.

Both Above And Below, Without And Within, Which Way So Ever Thou Dost Turn Thee, Everywhere Thou Shalt Find The Cross; And Everywhere Of Necessity Thou Must Hold Fast Patience, If Thou Wilt Have Inward Peace, And Enjoy An Everlasting Crown.

It Is Better To Be Affected With A True Penitent Sorrow For Sin Than To Be Able To Resolve The Most Difficult Cases About It.

Do Not Try To Find A Place Free From Temptations And Troubles. Rather, Seek A Peace That Endures Even When You Are Beset By Various Temptations And Tried By Much Adversity.