To refrain from unlawful and impious source of pleasures is an ornament to the poor and to be thankful for the riches granted is the adornment of wealth.

Do not feel ashamed if the amount of charity is small because to refuse the needy is an act of greater shame.

If you cannot get things as much as you desire than be contented with what you have.

Not to have a thing is less humiliating than to beg it.