He that loveth, flieth, runneth, and rejoiceth. He is free, and cannot be held in. He giveth all for all, and hath all in all, because he resteth in one highest above all things, from whom all that is good flows and proceeds.

If you cannot mould yourself entirely as you would wish, how can you expect other people to be entirely to your liking?

The devil does not tempt unbelievers and sinners who are already his own.

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

All earthly joy begins pleasantly, but at the end it gnaws and kills.

Of two evils, the lesser must always be chosen De duobus malis, minus est semper eligendum

It is no little wisdom for you to keep yourself in silence and in good peace when evil words are spoken to you, and to turn your heart to God and not to be troubled with the judgment of others.