So fixed are our spirits in slothfulness and cold indifference that we seldom overcome so much as one evil habit.

The more humble and obedient to God a man is, the more wise and at peace he will be in all that he does.

What thou art, that thou art; that God knoweth thee to be and thou canst be said to be no greater.

Always be ready; always live in such a way that death can never find you unprepared.

Out of two evils, the less is always to be chosen.

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

Have therefore zeal to better thyself and then mayst thou have zeal to thy neighbor.