Gladly we desire to make other men perfect, but we will not amend our own fault.

There is no man in this world without some manner of tribulation or anguish, though he be king or pope.

At the least bear patiently, if thou canst not joyfully.

A man is hindered and distracted in proportion as he draws outward things to himself.

Restrain an inordinate desire for knowledge, in which is found much anxiety and deception. Learned men always wish to appear so, and desire recognition of their wisdom. But there are many matters, knowledge of which brings little or no advantage to the soul.

Wait for the Lord. Behave yourself manfully, and be of good courage. Do not be faithless, but stay in your place and do not turn back.

The more spiritual a man desires to be, the more bitter does his present life become to him; because he sees more clearly and perceives more sensibly the defects of human corruption.