Oh how swiftly the glory of the world passes away! If only the lives of these men had been as admirable as their learning, their study and reading would have been to good purpose! But how many in this world care little for the service of God, and perish in their vain learning. Because they choose to be great rather than humble, they perish in their own conceit.

Never be entirely idle; but either be reading, or writing, or praying or meditating or endeavoring something for the public good.

If thou wilt receive profit, read with humility, simplicity and faith, and seek not at any time the fame of being learned.

The loftier the building, the deeper must the foundation be laid.

For it is the grace of Christ, and not our own virtue, that gives us the power to overcome the flesh and the world.

Carry the cross patiently, and with perfect submission; and in the end it shall carry you.

What thou art, that thou art.