It is good to follow one's own bent, so long as it leads upward.
He who makes great demands upon himself is naturally inclined to make great demands on others.
Whither should we aim if not towards God?
Everything has been said before, but since nobody listens we have to keep going back and beginning all over again.
Nothing excellent can be done without leisure.
I prefer granting with a good grace what I know I shan't be able to prevent.