As patience leads to peace, and study to science, so are humiliations the path that leads to humility.—ST. BERNARD.
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Do not disturb yourself with vain curiosity concerning the affairs of others, nor how they conduct themselves, unless your position makes it your duty to do so.—VEN. LOUIS DE BLOIS.
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The deceitful charms of prosperity destroy more souls than all the scourges of adversity.—ST. BERNARD.
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The first degree of humility is the fear of God, which we should constantly have before our eyes.—VEN. LOUIS DE BLOIS.
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He who cheerfully endures contempt and is happy under crosses and affliction, partakes of the humility and sufferings of Our Lord.—ST. MECHTILDIS.
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