It is thy duty often times to do what thou wouldst not; thy duty too, to leave undone that thou wouldst do.

Do not be influenced by the importance of the writer, and whether his learning be great or small, but let the love of pure truth draw you to read. Do not inquire, Who said this? but pay attention to what is said.

The only safe ruler is he who has learned to obey willingly.

If thou wilt receive profit, read with humility, simplicity and faith, and seek not at any time the fame of being learned.

Nothing is sweeter than love, nothing more courageous, nothing higher, nothing wider, nothing more pleasant, nothing fuller nor better in heaven and earth; because love is born of God, and cannot rest but in God, above all created things.

The reflections on a day well spent furnish us with joys more pleasing than ten thousand triumphs.

If you can talk and it's convenient to talk, try to say things that edify.