Love feels no burden, thinks nothing of trouble, attempts what is above its strength.... It is therefore able to undertake all things, and it completes many things, and warrants them to take effect, where he who does not love would faint and lie down.

Love flies, runs, and rejoices; it is free and nothing can hold it back.

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

Peace and happiness are what you covet, but these are only to be obtained by labor.

If thou hadst a good conscience thou wouldst not greatly fear death.

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

Pass no rash condemnation on other peoples words or actions.