When ambitious desires arise in thy heart, recall the days of extremity thou has passed through.

When ambitious desires arise in thy heart, recall the days of extremity thou have passed through. Forbearance is the root of all quietness and assurance forever.

Let thy step be slow and steady, that thou stumble not.

Let thy step be slow and steady, that thou stumble not.

Find fault with thyself rather than with others.

Persuade thyself that imperfection and inconvenience are the natural lot of mortals, and there will be no room for discontent, neither for despair.