Bodily exercises are to be done discreetly; not to be taken evenly and alike by all men.

Who has a harder fight than he who is striving to overcome himself.

In the morning fix thy good purpose; and at night examine thyself what thou hast done, how thou hast behaved thyself in word, deed, and thought.

A book has but one voice, but it does not instruct everyone alike.

Leave off that excessive desire of knowing; therein is found much distraction. There are many things the knowledge of which is of little or no profit to the soul.

Do not be influenced by the importance of the writer, and whether his learning be great or small, but let the love of pure truth draw you to read. Do not inquire, Who said this? but pay attention to what is said.

Let not your peace rest in the utterances of men, for whether they put a good or bad construction on your conduct does not make you other than you are.