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.

If you bear the cross unwillingly, you make it a burden, and load yourself more heavily; but you must bear it.

Be thankful for the smallest blessing, and you will be worthy to receive greater.

Be Yourself -The man who is neither bent upon pleasing his fellows nor afraid of offending them will enjoy great peace.

If thou canst not make thyself such an one as thou wouldst, how canst thou expect to have another in all things to thy liking?

All men desire peace, but very few desire those things that make for peace.

The glory of the good is in their consciences, and not in the tongues of men.