Whoever puts his confidence in men or in any creature is very foolish.

He rides pleasantly enough whom the grace of God carries.

If you desire to know or learn anything to your advantage, then take delight in being unknown and unregarded. A true understanding and humble estimate of oneself is the highest and most valuable of all lessons.

He does much who loves much.

Love alone makes heavy burdens light and bears in equal balance things pleasing and displeasing. Love bears a heavy burden and does not feel it, and love makes bitter things tasteful and sweet.

For a small reward, a man will hurry away on a long journey; while for eternal life, many will hardly take a single step.

I have sought for happiness everywhere, but I have found it nowhere except in a little corner with a little book.