Under all wrongdoing lies personal vanity or the feeling that we are endowed and privileged beyond our fellows.

Quietness is the beginning of virtue. To be silent is to be beautiful. Stars do not make a noise.

Women and birds are able to see without turning their heads, and that is indeed a necessary provision for they are both surrounded by enemies.

To work is nothing; the king on his throne, the priest kneeling before the Holy Altar, all people in all places had to work, but no person at all need be a servant.

Man works outwardly and inwardly - after rest, he has energy; after energy, he needs repose; so, when we have given instruction for a time, we need instruction and must receive it, or the spirit faints and wisdom herself grows bitter.