Learned arguments do not make a man holy and righteous, whereas a good life makes him dear to God.

I can take credit for only two things: pride and sin.

A man that is well ordered in his soul needeth little the unkind demeanor of worldly people nor yet their proud behavior.

It is futile to wish for a long life, and then to give so little care to living well.

The only safe ruler is he who has learned to obey willingly.

The measure of every man’s virtue is best revealed in time of adversity - adversity that does not weaken a man but rather shows what he is.

Great tranquility of heart is his who cares for neither praise nor blame.