All men desire peace, but very few desire those things that make for peace.

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

Therefore, a man ought to root himself so firmly in God that he will not need the consolations of men.

What thou art, that thou art; that God knoweth thee to be and thou canst be said to be no greater.

All men commend patience, although few are willing to practice it.

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

One who views thing as they are in reality, and not as they are said or thought to be, is truly wise, taught by God rather than by other persons