To live in God is death; to die in God is life.

The day of death ... is one of the five mysteries, the key of which God holds in his own hands.

God alone is true; God alone is great; alone is God.

All the vices lead to fortune when they are joined with the vilest of all--avarice. This is the secret of life.

Remain steadfast in the faith; instruct yourself; bridle your tongue; repress your wrath; forbear to do evil; associate with the good; screen the faults of your neighbour; relieve the poor by your alms; and expect your reward in eternity.

Duplicity is necessary in daily life, in that it covers many unpleasant things from sight, so they may not disturb the pleasure of others.

With patience everything comes in due season.