Every man naturally desireth knowledge; but knowledge without love and
fear of God, what availeth it?
Certainly the meek plow-man that serveth God is much better than the
proud philosopher that, taking no heed of his own living, studies the
course of the stars.
He that knoweth himself well is lowly in his own sight and hath no
delight in man's praises.
If I knew all things that are in the world and had not charity, what
should that help me before God who shall judge me according to my deeds?
Unwise is he that more attendeth to other things than to the health of
his soul.
Many words fill not the soul; but a good life refresheth the mind and a
pure conscience giveth a great confidence in God.
The more thou canst do and the better that thou canst do, the more
grievously thou shalt be judged unless thou live holily.
Think not highly of thyself but rather acknowledge thine ignorance.
If thou wilt learn and know anything profitably, love to be unknown and
to be accounted as of little worth.