Believe that none of the effort you put into coming closer to God is ever wasted - even if in the end you don't achieve what you are striving for.
Toothaches afflict those who have no compassion for animals.
Flattery leads to vulgarity; the flatterer is despised.
Don't ask God to change the laws of nature for you.
Charity cures heartaches.
Don't ever fret over married children; they will take care of themselves.