wish

 

do you wish to rise

begin by descending do you plan a tower

that will pierce the clouds

lay first the foundation of humility

take care of your body as if you were

going to live forever

a

nd take care of your soul as if you're
going to die

tomorrow

patience is the companion of wisdom

you aspire to do great things begin

with little ones

pray as though everything depended on
god

work as though everything depended on
you

faith is to believe what you do not see

the reward of this faith is to see what

you believe

complete abstinence is easier than

perfect moderation

conquer yourself and the world lies at
your
feet

right is right even if no one is doing
it

wrong is wrong even if everyone
is doing it

god has promised forgiveness to your

repentance

but he has not promised tomorrow to your

procrastination

the confession of evil works is the
beginning

of good works

set aside time and a lot certain hours

to the welfare of your soul

this is the very perfection of a man

to find out his own imperfections

pride changes angels into devils

humility makes men as angels

find out how much god has given you and
from it

take only what you need the remainder

is needed by others

the world is a book and those who do not
travel

read only a page

go forth on your path as it exists

only through your walking
you