Though weary, it is not tired: though pressed it is not straightened; though alarmed, it is not confounded; but as a living flame it forces itself upwards and securely passes through all.

If thou hadst simplicity and purity, thou wouldst be able to comprehend all things without error, and behold them without danger. The pure heart safely pervades not only heaven, but hell.

Know all and you will pardon all.

For nothing, how little soever, that is suffered for God's sake, can pass without merit in the sight of God.

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.

If thou canst not make thyself such an one as thou wouldst, how canst thou expect to have another in all things to thy liking?

Set not thyself to attain much rest, but much patience.