The true disciple should aim to live for the gospel, rather than to die for it.
Have patience. All things are difficult before they become easy.
He will deal harshly by a stranger who has not been himself often a traveller or stranger.
If wisdom was to cease throughout the world, no one would suspect himself of ignorance.
Reveal not every secret you have to a friend, for how can you tell but that friend may hereafter become and enemy. And bring not all mischief you are able to upon an enemy, for he may one day become your friend.
The severity of the master is more useful than the indulgence of the father.