“Extraordinary afflictions are not always the punishment of extraordinary sins, but sometimes the trial of extraordinary graces.”

“The Christian religion is the religion of sinners, of such as have sinned, and in whom sin in some measure still dwells.The Christian life is a life of continued repentance, humiliation for and mortification of sin, of continual faith in, thankfulness for, and love to the Redeemer, and hopeful joyful expectation of a day of glorious redemption, in which the believer shall be fully and finally acquitted, and sin abolished for ever.”

“Gratior est pulchro veniens de corpore virtus—Virtue appears peculiarly graceful when associated with beauty.”

“No man will say, "There is no God" 'till he is so hardened in sin that it hasbecome his interest that there should be none to call him to account.”

“By choosing to live above the ordinary level we create extraordinary problems for ourselves.”

“It is extraordinary Monsieur Benoit, but everytime I think of your triple character as a landlord, a bootmaker, and a friend, I am tempted to believe in the Trinity.”

“Cast not away your confidence because God defers his performances. That which does not come in your time, will be hastened in his time, which is always the more convenient season. God will work when he pleases, how he pleases, and by what means he pleases. He is not bound to keep our time, but he will perform his work, honor our faith, and reward them that diligently seek him.”