The glory of the good is in their consciences, and not in the tongues of men.

If thou hadst simplicity and purity, thou wouldst be able to comprehend all things without error, and behold them without danger. The pure heart safely pervades not only heaven, but hell.

Though weary, it is not tired: though pressed it is not straightened; though alarmed, it is not confounded; but as a living flame it forces itself upwards and securely passes through all.

No man is safe above but he that will gladly be beneath.

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

Such as every man is inwardly so he judgeth outwardly.

If you desire to know or learn anything to your advantage, then take delight in being unknown and unregarded. A true understanding and humble estimate of oneself is the highest and most valuable of all lessons.