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

Out of two evils, the less is always to be chosen.

We must imitate Christ's life and his ways if we are to be truly enlightened and set free from the darkness of our own hearts. Let it be the most important thing we do, then, to reflect on the life of Jesus Christ.

If God were our one and only desire we would not be so easily upset when our opinions do not find outside acceptance.

As iron cast into fire loses its rust and becomes glowing white, so he who turns completely to God is stripped of his sluggishness and changed into a new man.

When anger enters the mind, wisdom departs.

Do not read to satisfy curiosity or to pass the time, but study such things as move your heart to devotion.