Of two evils, the lesser must always be chosen De duobus malis, minus est semper eligendum

Endeavor to be always patient of the faults and imperfections of others; for thou hast many faults and imperfections of thine own that require forbearance. If thou art not able to make thyself that which thou wishest, how canst thou expect to mold another in conformity to thy will?

Remember always your end, and that lost time does not return.

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

How seldom we weigh our neighbor in the same balance with ourselves.

What difference does it make to you what someone else becomes, or says, or does? You do not need to answer for others, only for yourself.

A wise and good man will turn examples of all sorts to his own advantage. The good he will make his patterns, and strive to equal or excel them. The bad he will by all means avoid.