Of two evils, the less is always to be chosen. - Thomas à Kempis

Dispose thyself to patience rather than to comfort, and to the bearing of the cross rather than to gladness.

If to-day thou art not ready, how shalt thou be ready to-morrow? To-morrow is an uncertain day; and how knowest thou that thou shalt have a to-morrow?

He is truly great that is great in charity. He is truly great that is little in himself, and maketh no account of any height of honor. And he is truly learned that doeth the will of God, and forsaketh his own will.