One should not say that it is impossible to reach a virtuous life; but one should say that it is not easy. Nor do those who have reached it find it easy to maintain.

This is the great work of a man: always to take the blame for his own sins before God, and toexpect temptation to his last breath.

When you lie down on your bed to sleep, remember with thanksgiving the blessings and the providence of God.

One should not say that it is impossible to reach a virtuous life; but one should say that it is not easy. Nor do those who have reached it find it easy to maintain.

Whoever you may be, always have God before your eyes; whatever you do, do it according to the testimony of the holy Scriptures; in whatever place you live, do not easily leave it. Keep these three precepts and you will be saved.

Our life and our death is with our neighbor. If we gain our brother, we have gained God, but if we scandalize our brother, we have sinned against Christ.

Intelligent men have no need to listen to much talk, but should attend only to that which is profitable and guided by God's will.