He who can preserve gentleness amid pains, and peace amid worry multitude of affairs, is almost perfect.

Humility consists in not esteeming ourselves above other men, and in not seeking to be esteemed above them.

There is nothing as strong as tenderness, And nothing as tender as true strength.

Big fires flare up in a wind, but little ones are blown out unless they are carried in under cover.

You learn to love by loving.

Lately I was near the beehives and some of the bees flew onto my face. I wanted to raise my hand, and brush them off. 'No,' said a peasant to me, 'do not be afraid, and do not touch them. They will not sting you at all, if you touch them they will bite you.' I trusted him; not one bit me. Trust me; do not fear these temptations. Do not touch them; they will not hurt you.

He who can preserve gentleness amid pains, and peace amid worry multitude of affairs, is almost perfect.