A man that is well ordered in his soul needeth little the unkind demeanor of worldly people nor yet their proud behavior.

Think of what a paradise this world would be if men were kind and wise.

A ruthless man extends his ruthlessness from those he does not love to those he loves.

There are some men formed with feelings so blunt that they can hardly be said to be awake during the whole course of their lives.

I prayed earnestly for this Sister who had caused me so much struggle, but this was not enough for me. I tried to do everything I possibly could for her, and when tempted to answer her sharply, I hastened to give her a friendly smile and talk about something else, for, as it says in The Imitation, "It is better to leave everyone to his own way of thinking than begin an argument." (Imit., III, xliv, 1).

I think there is only one quality worse than hardness of heart, and that is softness of head.

Nobody cares how much you know, until they know how much you care.

No one cares how much you know, until they know how much you care

But if we have the energy of compassion and loving kindness in us, the people around us will be influenced by our way of being and living.

Learned arguments do not make a man holy and righteous, whereas a good life makes him dear to God.

Love is swift, sincere, pious, joyful, generous, strong, patient, faithful, prudent, long-suffering, courageous, and never seeking its own; for wheresoever a person seeketh his own, there he falleth from love.

Grant me prudently to avoid him that flatters me, and to endure patiently him that contradicts me.