I have often heard, that it is safer to hear and to take counsel, than to give it.

Be thankful for the smallest blessing and you will deserve to receive greater. Value the least gifts no less than the greatest, and simple graces as especial favors. If you remember the dignity of the Giver, no gift will seem small or mean.

The Lord has many lovers of His crown but few lovers of His Cross.

May not be your peace in the mouth of the men; since no matter if they thing good or bad about you, you should not be a different man because of that.

No one is qualified to converse in public except those contented to do without such conversation.

It is no little wisdom for you to keep yourself in silence and in good peace when evil words are spoken to you, and to turn your heart to God and not to be troubled with the judgment of others.

First keep peace with yourself, then you can also bring peace to others.