We usually know what we can do, but temptation shows us who we are.
Be thankful for the smallest blessing, and you will be worthy to receive greater.
Who has a harder fight than he who is striving to overcome himself.
First keep peace with yourself, then you can also bring peace to others.
Out of two evils, the less is always to be chosen.
It is vanity to desire a long life and to take no heed of a good life.