January 11

Perfection is impossible without humility. "Why should I strive for perfection, if I am already good enough?”

 

The higher the position you occupy among other people, the more humble you should be. Many people live in height and glory, but the mysteries of this world can be revealed only to those who are humble. Do not seek out complication. Treat your duty with respect. Do not study what you should not. More things have already been revealed to you than you can understand.

— From Apocrypha

 

The Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.

— Matthew 20:28

 

Some of your friends praise you, and others blame
and criticize you; be closer to those who blame
you and further from those who praise you.

— The Talmud

 

When an arrow does not hit its target, the marksman blames himself, not another person. A wise man behaves in the same way.

— Confucius

 

Remember all the bad things which you have done, and try to avoid doing bad things again. Remembering only your good deeds will interfere with your doing good in the future.

September 19

Nothing can enlighten people's lives and ease their burdens more than the understanding that they should serve God.

 

Religious disbelief and neglect is a great evil, but prejudice and lies are even worse.

— Plutarchus

 

Life is short. Do not forget about the most important things in our life, living for other people and doing good for them.

— Marcus Aurelius

 

The Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.

— Matthew 20:28

 

Pay goodness for evil. We should be like trees that give fruits to those who throw stones at them.

 

You should accept yourself, not as a master, but as a servant, and then all your bad feelings, your anxiety, alarm, uncertainty, and dissatisfaction will be changed into calmness and peace. You will be filled inside with a clear vision of your purpose, and with a great joy.