When ambitious desires arise in thy heart, recall the days of extremity thou have passed through. Forbearance is the root of all quietness and assurance forever.

Let thy step be slow and steady, that thou stumble not.

Give the peasants neither life nor death.

Persuade thyself that imperfection and inconvenience are the natural lot of mortals, and there will be no room for discontent, neither for despair.

Patience means restraining one's inclinations.

Forbearance is the root of quietness and assurance forever.

Life is like unto a long journey with a heavy burden.