Do not read to satisfy curiosity or to pass the time, but study such things as move your heart to devotion.

A sure way of retaining the grace of heaven is to disregard outward appearances, and diligently to cultivate such things as foster amendment of life and fervour of soul, rather than to cultivate those qualities that seem most popular.

Set not thyself to attain much rest, but much patience.

We should have much more peace if we would not busy ourselves with the sayings and doings of others.

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

For things that worth little or nothing we care a lot; and we oversight what is necessary; because every man goes towards the exterior; and if he doesn't regain consciousness quickly, with pleasure remain involved in it.

Love feels no burden, thinks nothing of trouble, attempts what is above its strength.... It is therefore able to undertake all things, and it completes many things, and warrants them to take effect, where he who does not love would faint and lie down.