Those who love to be feared fear to be loved, and they themselves are more afraid than anyone, for whereas other men fear only them, they fear everyone.

If you would fall into any extreme, let it be on the side of gentleness. The human mind is so constructed that it resists rigor, and yields to softness.

It is wonderful how attractive a gentle, pleasant manner is, and how much it wins hearts.

Since God often sends us inspirations by means of His angels, we should frequently return our aspirations to him by means of the same messengers.

Friendships begun in this world will be taken up again, never to be broken off.

Be who you are and be that well.

It matters little how one begins, provided that he be resolved to go on well, and to end well.