Confidence is the illusion born of accidental success.

Thou shalt rest sweetly if thy heart condemn thee not.

At the least bear patiently, if thou canst not joyfully.

It is futile to wish for a long life, and then to give so little care to living well.

May not be your peace in the mouth of the men; since no matter if they thing good or bad about you, you should not be a different man because of that.

A disciple once complained, "You tell us stories, but you never reveal their meaning to us." The master replied, "How would you like it if someone offered you fruit and then chewed it up for you before giving it to you?" If your heart is straight with God, then every creature will be to you a mirror of life and a book of holy doctrine.

Constantly choose rather to want less, than to have more.