Care more for a grain of faith than a ton of excitement.

I prefer an ounce of fact to a ton of imagination.

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

Above all, trust in the slow work of God.

Call it not paranoia, but caution.

The primary condition for being sincere is the same as for being humble: not to boast of it, and probably not even to be aware of it.

He should not rush. He should go slowly and should seek the guidance ofGod.

I appreciate an old man's cautious opinion more than the valor of a young man.

Reserved people often really need the frank discussion of their sentiments and griefs more than the expansive.

Consistency becomes more important than intensity.

Better a humble heart, a lowly life. Untouched by greatness let me live - and live. Not too little, not too much: there safety lies.

Zen is not some kind of excitement, but concentration on our usual everyday routine.

But he also knew praying was more to steady the person than inform the deity.

What was needed now was not bravery, but circumspection.