Study, therefore, to withdraw the love of your soul from all things that are visible, and turn it to things that are invisible.

Anyone who thinks hard work will never hurt you has never had to pay to have it done. Jesus now has many lovers of his Heavenly Kingdom, but few bearers of his cross.

But because many endeavor to get knowledge rather than to live well, they are often deceived and reap little or no benefit from their labor.

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.

Thou art my glory and the exultation of y heart: thou art my hope and refuge in the day of my trouble.

He is truly great who is little in his own eyes and makes nothing of the highest

Be therefore thankful for the least gift, so shalt thou be worthy to receive greater.