Christians must lean on the Cross of Christ just as travelers lean on a staff when they begin a long journey.

Anyone, then, who desires to live chastely in Christ Jesus, must flee not only the mouse of lust, but even from its very scent.

The spirit of humility is sweeter than honey, and those who nourish themselves with this honey produce sweet fruit.

Actions speak louder than words; let your words teach and your actions speak.

Attribute to God every good that you have received. If you take credit for something that does not belong to you, you will be guilty of theft.

Learn to love humility, for it will cover all your sins. All sins are repulsive before God, but the most repulsive of all is pride of the heart. Do not consider yourself learned and wise; otherwise, all your efforts will be destroyed, and your boat will reach the harbor empty. If you have great authority, do not threaten anyone with death. Know that, according to nature, you too are susceptible to death, and that every soul sheds its body as its final garment.

Damned money! Alas! How many religious did it blind! How many cloistered religious did it deceive! Money is the 'droppings of birds' that blinded the eyes of Tobit.