Without labor there is no rest, nor without fighting can the victory be won.

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

Restrain an inordinate desire for knowledge, in which is found much anxiety and deception. Learned men always wish to appear so, and desire recognition of their wisdom. But there are many matters, knowledge of which brings little or no advantage to the soul.

He who loveth God with all his heart feareth not death, nor punishment, nor judgment, nor hell, because perfect love giveth sure access to God. But he who still delighteth in sin, no marvel if he is afraid of death and judgment.

The humble live in continuous peace, while in the hearts of the proud are envy and frequent anger.

No one is so good that he is immune from temptation. We will never be entirely free from it. . . . There is no order so holy, no place so secret where there will be no temptation.

Love is a great thing, a good above all others, which alone maketh every burden light.