We are sometimes stirred by emotion and take it for zeal.

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

Seek not to know who said this or that, but take note of what has been said.

He who knows himself well is mean and abject in his own sight, and takes no delight in the vain praise of men.

Grace is the mastery of truth, the teacher of discipline, the light of the heart, the comforter of affliction, the banisher of sorrow, the nurse of devotion.

Restrain an inordinate desire for knowledge, in which is found much anxiety and deception. Learned men always wish to appear so, and desire recognition of their wisdom. But there are many matters, knowledge of which brings little or no advantage to the soul.

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