If thou hadst simplicity and purity, thou wouldst be able to comprehend all things without error, and behold them without danger. The pure heart safely pervades not only heaven, but hell.

Do not let your peace depend on the hearts of men; whatever they say about you, good or bad, you are not because of it another man, for as you are, you are.

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.

For nothing, how little soever, that is suffered for God's sake, can pass without merit in the sight of God.

A man of peace does more good than a very learned man.

If thou hadst a good conscience thou wouldst not greatly fear death.

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