Since you know the means of getting better, in the name of God, make use of them. Do not take on anything beyond your strength, do not be anxious, do not take things too much to heart, go gently, do not work too long or too hard.

...Seek counsel of very pious, disinterested persons, and follow the call of O[ur] L[ord] and the advice of those persons.

. . . [R]estlessness usually stems from pride and from being discontented with one's lot in life.

If you say that a good reputation serves to benefit the neighbor more, I admit that. However, since it should be based on a good life, it is, therefore, preserved by the practice of virtue and not by human intrigue.

God always gives a great blessing to humble beginnings than to those that start with the chiming of bells.

Noise makes no good, good makes no noise.

You can give me no greater consolation nor render greater service to your neighbor than to place yourself in a condition to serve him for a long time