Be not angry that you cannot make others as you wish them to be, since you cannot make yourself as you wish to be.

Judge yourself and beware of passing judgement on others. In judging others we expend our energy to no purpose; we are often mistaken and easily sin. But if we judge ourselves our labour is always to our profit.

Some people are tempted most strongly at the beginning of their spiritual life, others near the end. Some are troubled all their lives. Still others receive only light temptation. Such things are decided by God, and we can trust his wisdom.

If you wish to live in peace and harmony with others, you must learn to discipline yourself in many ways.