The imitation of Christ, the 1st book: chapter xxv (of the zealous amendment of our whole life)

OF THE ZEALOUS AMENDMENT OF OUR WHOLE LIFE โ€œAs your eye observes others, so again are the eyes of others upon you. How sweet and pleasant is it to see zealous and godly brethren temperate and of good discipline; and how sad is it and grievous to see them walking disorderly, not practicing the duties [...]

the imitation of christ, the 1st book: chapter xi (seeking peace of mind and spiritual progress)

OF SEEKING PEACE OF MIND AND OF SPIRITUAL PROGRESS โ€œWe may enjoy abundance of peace if we refrain from busying ourselves with the sayings and doings of others, and things which concern not ourselves. How can he abide long time in peace who occupies himself with other men's matters, and with things outside himself, and [...]