Jesus hath many lovers of His heavenly kingdom, but few bearers of His Cross. - Thomas à Kempis

For the love of God thou must willingly undergo all things, whether labours or sorrows, temptations, vexations, anxieties, necessities, infirmities, injuries, gainsayings, rebukes, humiliations, confusions, corrections, despisings;

If thou desire to profit, read with humility, simplicity, and faithfulness; nor even desire the repute of learning.

Make no great account who is for thee or against thee, but mind only the present duty and take care that God be with thee in whatsoever thou doest.