The bird alighteth not on the spread net when it beholds another bird in the snare. Take warning by the misfortunes of others, that others may not take example from you.

The true disciple should aim to live for the gospel, rather than to die for it.

Religion is only in the service of the people; it is not in the rosary and the prayer-carpet.

If thou tellest the sorrows of thy heart, let it be to him in whose countenance thou mayst be assured of prompt consolation.

Use a sweet tongue, courtesy, and gentleness, and thou mayest manage to guide an elephant by a hair.

God preserve us! If men knew what is done in secret, no one would be free from the interference of others.

No reliance can be placed on the friendship of kings, nor vain hope put in the melodious voice of boys; for that passes away like a vision, and this vanishes like a dream.