Such as every man is inwardly so he judgeth outwardly.

Judge yourself and beware of passing judgement on others. In judging others we expend our energy to no purpose; we are often mistaken and easily sin. But if we judge ourselves our labour is always to our profit.

So fixed are our spirits in slothfulness and cold indifference that we seldom overcome so much as one evil habit.

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.

Study, therefore, to withdraw the love of your soul from all things that are visible, and turn it to things that are invisible.

It is futile to wish for a long life, and then to give so little care to living well.

To take no account of oneself, but always to think well and highly of others is the highest wisdom and perfection.