Glory not in riches, if thou hast them, nor in friends, because they are powerful; but in God, who gives all things, and desires to give Himself above all things. (I Corinthians, 1:31).
Boast not of the stature or beauty of thy body, which is spoiled and disfigured by a little sickness.
Do not take a pride in thy ability or talent, lest thou displease God, to whom appertaineth every natural good quality and talent which thou hast.
Esteem not thyself better than others, lest, perhaps, thou be accounted worse in the sight of God, who knows what is in man.
Continual peace is with the humble, but in the heart of the proud is frequent envy and indignation.
-- Imitation of Christ
