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.

Grace is the mastery of truth, the teacher of discipline, the light of the heart, the comforter of affliction, the banisher of sorrow, the nurse of devotion.

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

Always be ready; always live in such a way that death can never find you unprepared.

It is vanity to desire a long life and to take no heed of a good life.

Now is the time to be doing, now is the time to be stirring, now is the time to amend myself.

Man considers the actions, but God weighs the intentions.