All things pass away and thou equally with them. Look that thou cleave not to them lest thou be taken with them and perish. - Thomas à Kempis

Simplicity and purity are the two wings by which a man is lifted above all earthly things. Simplicity is in the intention; purity in the affection. Simplicity tends to God; purity apprehends and tastes Him.

Even though Thou dost expose me to divers temptations and adversities, Thou ordainest all this unto my advantage, for Thou are wont to prove Thy beloved ones in a thousand ways.

O Lord God, I see that patience is very necessary unto me; for many things in this life fall out contrary.