He Who Sows Courtesy Reaps Friendship.

You Have Heaven Adorned, Earth Beautified, The Sea Populated With Its Own Creatures, The Air Filled With Birds Which Scour It In Every Direction. Studious Listener, Think Of All These Creations Which God Has Drawn Out Of Nothing; . . . Recognize Everywhere The Wisdom Of God; Never Cease To Wonder, And, Through Every Creature, To Glorify The Creator.

First And Foremost, The Monk Should Own Nothing In This World, But He Should Have As His Possessions Solitude Of The Body, Modesty Of Bearing, A Modulated Tone Of Voice, And A Well-ordered Manner Of Speech. He Should Be Without Anxiety As To His Food And Drink, And Should Eat In Silence.

She Who Has Intentionally Destroyed [the Fetus] Is Subject To The Penalty Corresponding To A Homicide. For Us, There Is No Scrutinizing Between The Formed And Unformed [fetus]; Here Truly Justice Is Made Not Only For The Unborn But Also With Reference To The Person Who Is Attentive Only To Himself/herself Since So Many Women Generally Die For This Very Reason.

Indulging In Unrestrained And Immoderate Laughter Is A Sign Of Intemperance, Of A Want Of Control Over One's Emotions, And Of Failure To Repress The Soul's Frivolity By A Stern Use Of Reason.

Troubles Are Usually The Brooms And Shovels That Smooth The Road To A Good Man's Fortune.