Carry the cross patiently, and with perfect submission; and in the end it shall carry you.

A wise and good man will turn examples of all sorts to his own advantage. The good he will make his patterns, and strive to equal or excel them. The bad he will by all means avoid.

He who loves with purity considers not the gift of the lover, but the love of the giver.

Don't think so much about who is for or against you, rather give all your care, that God be with you in everything you do.

Praise adds nothing to your holiness, nor does blame take anything from it. You are what you are, and you cannot be said to be better than you are in God's sight.

Be at peace with yourself first and then you will be able to bring peace to others.

We must imitate Christ's life and his ways if we are to be truly enlightened and set free from the darkness of our own hearts. Let it be the most important thing we do, then, to reflect on the life of Jesus Christ.