Trust not to friends and kindred, neither do thou put off the care of thy soul's welfare til hereafter; for men will sooner forget thee than thou art aware of.

Grant me prudently to avoid him that flatters me, and to endure patiently him that contradicts me.

Be at peace with yourself first and then you will be able to bring peace to others.

If thou be not busy for thyself now, who shall be busy for thee in time to come?

Man sees your actions, but God your motives.

First keep peace with yourself, then you can also bring peace to others.

Carefully avoid in yourself those things which distrub you in others.