And when he is out of sight, quickly also he is out of mind.

We feel and weigh soon enough what we suffer from others: but how much others suffer from us, of this we take no heed.

Is a man one whit the better because he is grown great in other men's esteem?

Learn to humble yourself, you are but earth and clay.

For the multitude of worldly friends profiteth not, nor may strong helpers anything avail, nor wise counselors give profitable counsel, nor the cunning of doctors give consolation, nor riches deliver in time of need, nor a secret place to defend, if Thou, Lord, do not assist, help, comfort, counsel, inform, and defend.

Every man naturally desires knowledge; but what good is knowledge without fear of God? Indeed a humble rustic who serves God is better than a proud intellectual who neglects his soul to study the course of the stars.

If thou be not busy for thyself now, who shall be busy for thee in time to come?