Many deceive themselves, imagining they'll find happiness in change.

Whatever you do, do it with intelligence, and keep the end in view.

Restrain an inordinate desire for knowledge, in which is found much anxiety and deception. Learned men always wish to appear so, and desire recognition of their wisdom. But there are many matters, knowledge of which brings little or no advantage to the soul.

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

A man of peace does more good than a very learned man.

For nothing, how little soever, that is suffered for God's sake, can pass without merit in the sight of God.

If you cast away one cross, you will certainly find another, and perhaps a heavier.