A book has but one voice, but it does not instruct everyone alike.

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

Christ willed to suffer and be despised and do you dare complain of the same? Christ had adversaries and backbiters; and do you wish to have all men your friends and benefactors? When shall your patience attain her crown if no adversity befalls you? If you are willing to suffer naught that is against you, how will you be the friend of Christ?

By two wings a man is lifted up from things earthly: by simplicity and purity.

How should thy patience be crowned in heaven if none adversity should befall to thee in earth? If thou wilt suffer none adversity how mayest thou be the friend of Christ?

If thou wilt receive profit, read with humility, simplicity and faith, and seek not at any time the fame of being learned.

Be Yourself -The man who is neither bent upon pleasing his fellows nor afraid of offending them will enjoy great peace.