And when he is out of sight, quickly also he is out of mind.
It is better to feel repentance, than to be able to define it.
He who knows himself well is mean and abject in his own sight, and takes no delight in the vain praise of men.
Pass no rash condemnation on other peoples words or actions.
We feel and weigh soon enough what we suffer from others: but how much others suffer from us, of this we take no heed.
Some people are tempted most strongly at the beginning of their spiritual life, others near the end. Some are troubled all their lives. Still others receive only light temptation. Such things are decided by God, and we can trust his wisdom.