If thou canst not make thyself such an one as thou wouldst, how canst thou expect to have another in all things to thy liking?

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

The highest in God's esteem are the lowest in their own.

If thou art willing to suffer no adversity, how wilt thou be the friend of Christ?

Out of two evils, the less is always to be chosen.

He is truly great who is little in his own eyes and makes nothing of the highest

Learned arguments do not make a man holy and righteous, whereas a good life makes him dear to God.