Faith is required of thee, and a sincere life, not loftiness of intellect, nor deepness in the mysteries of God.

Do not let your peace depend on the hearts of men; whatever they say about you, good or bad, you are not because of it another man, for as you are, you are.

Every man naturally desires knowledge; but what good is knowledge without fear of God? Indeed a humble rustic who serves God is better than a proud intellectual who neglects his soul to study the course of the stars.

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

If you bear the cross gladly, it will bear you.

Our own opinion of ourselves should be lower than that formed by others, for we have a better chance at our imperfections.

Be thankful for the smallest blessing, and you will be worthy to receive greater.