For a small reward, a man will hurry away on a long journey; while for eternal life, many will hardly take a single step.

A man that is well ordered in his soul needeth little the unkind demeanor of worldly people nor yet their proud behavior.

Be at peace with yourself first and then you will be able to bring peace to others.

You will never be an inwardly religious and devout man unless you pass over in silence the shortcomings of your fellow men, and diligently examine your own weaknesses.

Caution is crediting, and reserve in speaking, and in revealing one's self to but very few, are the best securities both of a good understanding with the world, and of the inward peace of our own minds.

Always keep a good distance between yourself and lying, quarreling, detracting, insulting and gossip. The person who can do that will some day learn to enjoy the silence.

In judging others a man laboreth in vain; he often erreth, and easily falleth into sin; but in judging and examining himself he always laboreth to good purpose.