The good devout man first makes inner preparation for the actions he has later to perform. His outward actions do not draw him into lust and vice; rather it is he who bends them into the shape of reason and right judgement. Who has a stiffer battle to fight than the man who is striving to conquer himself.

Who has a harder fight than he who is striving to overcome himself.

It is vanity to desire a long life and to take no heed of a good life.

Man sees your actions, but God your motives.

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

Whoever puts his confidence in men or in any creature is very foolish.

All men desire peace, but very few desire those things that make for peace.