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.

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

For a small reward, a man will hurry away on a long journey; while for eternal life, many will hardly take a single step.

Is a man one whit the better because he is grown great in other men's esteem?

Love is a great thing, a good above all others, which alone maketh every burden light.

Know all and you will pardon all.

Christ willed to suffer and be despised and do you dare complain of the same? Christ had adversaries and backbiters; and do you wish to have all men your friends and benefactors? When shall your patience attain her crown if no adversity befalls you? If you are willing to suffer naught that is against you, how will you be the friend of Christ?