Caution is crediting, and reserve in speaking, and in revealing one's self to but very few, are the best securities both of a good understanding with the world, and of the inward peace of our own minds.

Wheresoever we seek our own, there we fall from love.

Renounce all things, and thou shalt find all things; give up thy lust, and thou shalt find rest.

Occasions do not make a man either strong or weak but they show what he is.

Do not interfere when your opinion is not sought.

I can take credit for only two things: pride and sin.

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