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

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

Whatsoever is done in charity, however small and of no reputation it be, bringeth forth good fruit.

If you bear the cross gladly, it will bear you.

Endeavor to be patient in bearing with the defects and infirmities of others, of what sort 'soever they be; for that thyself also has many failings which must be borned with by others.

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.

Many deceive themselves, imagining they'll find happiness in change.