What greater work is there than training the mind and forming the habits of the young?

Let no one mourn that he has fallen again and again; for forgiveness has risen from the grave.

It is a shame for a man to desire honor because of his noble progenitors, and not to deserve it by his own virtue.

Paul commands: 'Therefore, brethren, stand fast and hold the Traditions which you have been taught, whether by word or by our letter.' From this it is clear that they did not hand down everything by letter, but there is much also that was not written. Like that which was written, the unwritten too is worthy of belief. So let us regard the Tradition of the Church also as worthy of belief. Is it a Tradition? Seek no further.

It brings comfort to have companions in whatever happens.

Dost thou wish to receive mercy? Show mercy to thy neighbor.

No one can harm the man who does himself no wrong.