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

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.

Grant me prudently to avoid him that flatters me, and to endure patiently him that contradicts me.

Endeavor to be patient in bearing with the defects and infirmities of others, of what sort 'soever they be; for that thyself also has many failings which must be borned with by others.

Know all and you will pardon all.

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

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!