No man is without his load of trouble.

Such as every man is inwardly so he judgeth outwardly.

Purity and simplicity are the two wings with which man soars above the earth and all temporary nature.

He who loves with purity considers not the gift of the lover, but the love of the giver.

The more the flesh is wasted by affliction, so much more is the Spirit strengthened by inward grace.

Therefore, a man ought to root himself so firmly in God that he will not need the consolations of men.

It is no little wisdom for you to keep yourself in silence and in good peace when evil words are spoken to you, and to turn your heart to God and not to be troubled with the judgment of others.