Reputation is rarely proportioned to virtue.

There was never an angry man that thought his anger unjust.

Friendships begun in this world will be taken up again, never to be broken off.

Retire at various times into the solitude of your own heart, even while outwardly engaged in discussions[…]

When you encounter difficulties and contradictions, do not try to break them, but bend them with gentleness[…]

Through devotion, your family cares become more peaceful, mutual love between husband and wife becomes more sincere,[…]

A good discourse is that from which nothing can be retrenched without cutting into the quick.

Those who love to be feared fear to be loved.

Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections.

There are no galley-slaves in the royal vessel of divine love – every man works his oar