Be sure, either that thou art stronger than thine enemy, or that thou hast a swifter pair of heels.
He, who learns and makes no use of his learning, is a beast of burden, with a load of books.
Oh God, I say not hear my prayers! I say: Blot with forgiving pen my sins away!
No one ever sowed the grain of generosity who gathered not up the harvest of the desire of his heart.
When a man appreciates only eating and sleeping, what excellence has he over the reptiles?
The true disciple should aim to live for the gospel, rather than to die for it.