Constantly choose rather to want less, than to have more.

Let not therefore thy heart be troubled, neither let it fear. Trust in me, and put thy confidence in my mercy. When thou thinkest thyself farthest off from me, oftentimes I am nearest unto thee. When thou countest almost all to be lost, then oftentimes the greatest gain of reward is close at hand. All is not lost, when any thing falleth out contrary. Thou oughtest not to judge according to present feeling; nor so to take any grief, or give thyself over to it.

It is vanity to desire a long life and to take no heed of a good life.

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

We should have much more peace if we would not busy ourselves with the sayings and doings of others.

Two wings lift a person up from earthly concerns: Simplicity in intention, and Purity in feeling.

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