It is wonderful that any man can heartily rejoice in this life, who weighs and considers his banishment, and the many dangers of his soul.
2. Through levity of heart, and the little thought we have of our defects, we feel not the sorrows of our soul: but often vainly laugh, when in all reason we ought to weep.
There is no true liberty, nor good joy, but in the fear of God with a good conscience.
Happy is he who can cast away all impediments of distractions, and recollect himself to the union of holy communion.
Happy is he who separates himself from all that may burthen or defile his conscience.
Strive manfully: custom is overcome by custom.
If thou canst let men alone, they will let thee do what thou hast to do.
3. Busy not thyself with other men's affairs, nor entangle thyself with the causes of great ones.
Have always an eye upon thyself in the first place: and take special care to admonish thyself preferably to all thy dearest friends.