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To a  useless  question  we  should  answer  only  by silence. — St. Vincent Ferrer.

We should  not  judge  things  by  their  exterior or  appearance,  but  consider  what  they are in  the  sight  of  God,  and  whether  they  be according  to  His  good  pleasure. — St. Vincent de Paul.

Preserve purity  of  conscience  with  care,  and never do  anything  to  sully  it  or  render  it  less agreeable to  God. — St. Thomas Aquinas.

Give not  thyself  too  much  to  any  one. He who gives himself  too  freely  is  generally  the  least  acceptable.— Bl. Henry Suso.

Affliction strengthens  the  vigor  of  our  soul, whereas happiness  weakens  it. — St. Gregory the Great.

To acquire  purity  of  the  soul,  it  is  necessary  to guard  against  passing  judgment  on  our  neighbor, or useless  remarks  on  his  conduct. — St. Catherine of Siena.