By two wings a man is lifted up from things earthly: by simplicity and purity.

Though weary, it is not tired: though pressed it is not straightened; though alarmed, it is not confounded; but as a living flame it forces itself upwards and securely passes through all.

To take no account of oneself, but always to think well and highly of others is the highest wisdom and perfection.

No man is safe above but he that will gladly be beneath.

Christ willed to suffer and be despised and do you dare complain of the same? Christ had adversaries and backbiters; and do you wish to have all men your friends and benefactors? When shall your patience attain her crown if no adversity befalls you? If you are willing to suffer naught that is against you, how will you be the friend of Christ?

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

Whatever you do, do it with intelligence, and keep the end in view.