The first degree of humility is prompt obedience.
Girded with faith and the performance of good works, let us follow in his [Jesus] paths by the guidance of the Gospel.
Then are they truly monks when they live by the labor of their hands.
Idleness is an enemy of the soul.
It is useless to subdue the flesh by abstinence, unless one gives up his irregular life, and abandons vices which defile his soul.
Prayer ought to be short and pure, unless it be prolonged by the inspiration of Divine grace.