We must sometimes bear with little defects in others, as we have, against our will, to bear with natural defects in ourselves. If we wish to keep peace with our neighbor, we should never remind anyone of his natural defects.
Philip NeriTo be without pity for other mens falls, is an evident sign that we shall fall ourselves shortly.
Philip NeriIf we wish to keep peace with our neighbours, we should never remind any one of his natural defects.
Philip NeriThose who have themselves for a spiritual director have a fool for a spiritual director.
Philip NeriWe are not saints yet, but we, too, should beware. Uprightness and virtue do have their rewards, in self-respect and in respect from others, and it is easy to find ourselves aiming for the result rather than the cause. Let us aim for joy, rather than respectability. Let us make fools of ourselves from time to time, and thus see ourselves, for a moment, as the all-wise God sees us.
Philip Neri