For it is the grace of Christ, and not our own virtue, that gives us the power to overcome the flesh and the world.

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.

It is futile to wish for a long life, and then to give so little care to living well.

Seek not to know who said this or that, but take note of what has been said.

Of what use is a long life, if we amend so little? Alas, a long life often adds to our sins rather than to our virtue!

He does much who loves God much, and he does much who does his deed well.

Old custom is hard to break and scarce any man will be led otherwise than seemeth good unto himself.