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.

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 fruits of the earth are not brought to perfection immediately, but by time, rain and care; similarly, the fruits of men ripen through ascetic practice, study, time, perseverance, self-control and patience.

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.

Expect temptation to your last breath.

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.

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.