At the day of judgment we shall not be asked what we have read but what we have done.

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

Of two evils, the lesser must always be chosen De duobus malis, minus est semper eligendum

Oh how swiftly the glory of the world passes away! If only the lives of these men had been as admirable as their learning, their study and reading would have been to good purpose! But how many in this world care little for the service of God, and perish in their vain learning. Because they choose to be great rather than humble, they perish in their own conceit.

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

Simplicity is the intention, purity in the affection; simplicity turns to God, purity unites with and enjoys him.

A lover of Jesus and of the truth can lift himself above himself in spirit.