Endeavor to be patient in bearing with the defects and infirmities of others, of what sort 'soever they be; for that thyself also has many failings which must be borned with by others.
Thomas a KempisWhat difference does it make to you what someone else becomes, or says, or does? You do not need to answer for others, only for yourself.
Thomas a KempisOh, how great peace and quietness would he possess who should cut off all vain anxiety and place all his confidence in God.
Thomas a KempisWho is so wise as to have a perfect knowledge of all things? Therefore trust not too much to thine own opinion, but be ready also to hear the opinion of others. Thought thine own opinion be good, yet if for the love of God thou foregoest it, and followest that of another, thou shalt the more profit thereby.
Thomas a Kempis