If thou may not continually gather thyself together, do it sometime at least once a day, morning or evening.

A humble knowledge of ourselves is a surer way to God than is the search for depth of learning.

He who knows himself well is mean and abject in his own sight, and takes no delight in the vain praise of men.

Leave off that excessive desire of knowing; therein is found much distraction. There are many things the knowledge of which is of little or no profit to the soul.

Thy peace shall be in much patience.

A book has but one voice, but it does not instruct everyone alike.

My child, it will be better for you if you accept my decisions without complaint. Do not ask me to defend my actions or to explain why one person is favored and another seems slighted. The answers to these questions go far beyond your comprehension.