Never be entirely idle; but either be reading, or writing, or praying or meditating or endeavoring something for the public good.

A humble knowledge of ourselves is a surer way to God than is the search for depth of learning.

Restrain an inordinate desire for knowledge, in which is found much anxiety and deception. Learned men always wish to appear so, and desire recognition of their wisdom. But there are many matters, knowledge of which brings little or no advantage to the soul.

Of what use is a long life, if we amend so little? Alas, a long life often adds to our sins rather than to our virtue!

Set not thyself to attain much rest, but much patience.

Occasions of adversity best discover how great virtue or strength each one hath. For occasions do not make a man frail, but they show what he is.

Thy peace shall be in much patience.