Whoever prematurely begins a work that is above his strength receives nothing, but only brings harm upon himself.

Speech is the organ of this present world. Silence is the mystery of the world to come.

The wisdom of the Holy Spirit is much greater than the wisdom of the entire world. Within the wisdom of the Holy Spirit, silence prevails; the wisdom of the world, however, goes astray into idle talk.

Humility collects the soul into a single point by the power of silence. A truly humble man has no desire to be known or admired by others, but wishes to plunge from himself into himself, to become nothing, as if he had never been born. When he is completely hidden to himself in himself, he is completely with God

If you practice an excellent virtue without perceiving the taste of its aid, do not marvel; for until a man becomes humble, he will not receive a reward for his labor. Recompense is given, not for labor, but for humility.

The Commandments of God are higher than all the treasures of the earth. Whoever has acquired them has received God within himself.

Whoever prematurely begins a work that is above his strength receives nothing, but only brings harm upon himself.