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

If you wish to live in peace and harmony with others, you must learn to discipline yourself in many ways.

Such as every man is inwardly so he judgeth outwardly.

Grant me prudently to avoid him that flatters me, and to endure patiently him that contradicts me.

Oh, how swiftly the glory of the world passes away!

If you want to learn something that will really help you, learn to see yourself as God sees you and not as you see yourself in the distorted mirror of your own self-importance.

For the multitude of worldly friends profiteth not, nor may strong helpers anything avail, nor wise counselors give profitable counsel, nor the cunning of doctors give consolation, nor riches deliver in time of need, nor a secret place to defend, if Thou, Lord, do not assist, help, comfort, counsel, inform, and defend.