Do not interfere when your opinion is not sought.

The reflections on a day well spent furnish us with joys more pleasing than ten thousand triumphs.

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

It is futile to wish for a long life, and then to give so little care to living well.

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.

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

Christ willed to suffer and be despised and do you dare complain of the same? Christ had adversaries and backbiters; and do you wish to have all men your friends and benefactors? When shall your patience attain her crown if no adversity befalls you? If you are willing to suffer naught that is against you, how will you be the friend of Christ?