Idleness is the enemy of the soul; and therefore the brethren ought to be employed in manual labor at certain times, at others, in devout reading.

There is nothing better to display the truth in an excellent light, than a clear and simple statement of facts.

Listen and attend with the ear of your heart.

And let them first pray together, that so they may associate in peace.

Before all, and above all, attention shall be paid to the care of the sick, so that they shall be served as if they were Christ Himself.

The first degree of humility is prompt obedience.

Then are they truly monks when they live by the labor of their hands.