Whoever puts his confidence in men or in any creature is very foolish.
For man plans, but God arranges.
It is vanity to desire a long life and to take no heed of a good life.
Gladly we desire to make other men perfect, but we will not amend our own fault.
Do not read to satisfy curiosity or to pass the time, but study such things as move your heart to devotion.
Simplicity reaches out after God; purity discovers and enjoys Him.