Is a man one whit the better because he is grown great in other men's esteem?

Christ was willing to suffer wrongs and to be despised, and do you dare to complain of anything?.

Is a man one whit the better because he is grown great in other men's esteem?

All His glory and beauty come from within, and there He delights to dwell, His visits there are frequent, His conversation sweet, His comforts refreshing; and His peace passing all understanding.

If we live in peace ourselves, we in turn may bring peace to others. A peaceable man does more good than a learned one.

Wheresoever we seek our own, there we fall from love.

Study, therefore, to withdraw the love of your soul from all things that are visible, and turn it to things that are invisible.