The King that followeth Truth, and ruleth according to Justice, shall reign quietly: but he that doth the contrary, seeketh another to reign for him.

A fool is known by his Speech; and a wise man by Silence.

By Silence, the discretion of a man is known: and a fool, keeping Silence, seemeth to be wise.

He is not rich, that enjoyeth not his own goods.

True and perfect Friendship is, to make one heart and mind of many hearts and bodies.

Patience cometh by the grace of the Soul.

Dispose thy Soul to all good and necessary things!

Order thyself so, that thy Soul may always be in good estate; whatsoever become of thy body.

A good Soul hath neither too great joy, nor too great sorrow: for it rejoiceth in goodness; and it sorroweth in wickedness. By the means whereof, when it beholdeth all things, and seeth the good and bad so mingled together, it can neither rejoice greatly; nor be grieved with over much sorrow.

When a reasonable Soul forsaketh his divine nature, and becometh beast-like, it dieth. For though the substance of the Soul be incorruptible: yet, lacking the use of Reason, it is reputed dead; for it loseth the Intellective Life.