Those who please Christ the least

They please the world most who please Christ least. 

The best almsgiver

The best almsgiver is one who keeps back nothing for himself. 

Where to safely hide money

She preferred to store her money in the stomachs of the needy rather than hide it in a purse. 

Sustained by the Word of God

If there is anything in this life which sustains a wise man and induces him to maintain his serenity amidst the tribulations and adversities of the world, it is in the first place, I consider, the meditation and knowledge of the Scriptures.