Pass no rash condemnation on other peoples words or actions.

What most of all hinders heavenly consolation is that you are too slow in turning yourself to prayer.

A man that is well ordered in his soul needeth little the unkind demeanor of worldly people nor yet their proud behavior.

He does much who loves God much, and he does much who does his deed well, and he does his deed well who does it rather for the common good than for his own will.

You will never be an inwardly religious and devout man unless you pass over in silence the shortcomings of your fellow men, and diligently examine your own weaknesses.

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.

Thou shalt ever joy at eventide if thou spend the day fruitfully.