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.

Oh, how swiftly the glory of the world passes away!

Constantly choose rather to want less, than to have more.

Thou wilt always rejoice in the evening, if thou spend the day profitably.

Blessed are the simple, for they shall have much peace.

Two wings lift a person up from earthly concerns: Simplicity in intention, and Purity in feeling.

He does much who loves God much, and he does much who does his deed well.