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.

The person who abides in solitude and quiet is delivered from fighting three battles: hearing, speech, and sight. Then there remains one battle to fight-the battle of the heart.

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.

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.

A time is coming when men will go mad, and when they see someone who is not mad, they will attack him, saying, "You are mad; you are not like us."

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

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.