He Does Much Who Loves Much.

Restrain An Inordinate Desire For Knowledge, In Which Is Found Much Anxiety And Deception. Learned Men Always Wish To Appear So, And Desire Recognition Of Their Wisdom. But There Are Many Matters, Knowledge Of Which Brings Little Or No Advantage To The Soul.

Pass No Rash Condemnation On Other Peoples Words Or Actions.

Grant Me Prudently To Avoid Him That Flatters Me, And To Endure Patiently Him That Contradicts Me.

Oh, How Quickly The World's Glory Passes Away.

Praise Adds Nothing To Your Holiness, Nor Does Blame Take Anything From It. You Are What You Are, And You Cannot Be Said To Be Better Than You Are In God's Sight.