If you cannot close the mouth of one who reviles his brother, at least avoid conversation with him.

Afflictions for God's sake are dearer to Him than any prayer or sacrifice.

When you want to make a beginning of a good deed, first prepare for temptations, which will come to you, and don't doubt the truth of that which you do for God.

The prayer of one who does not consider himself a sinner is not accepted by the Lord.

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

Be dead in life, and you will not live in death. Let your soul die strenuously, and not live in weakness. Not only those who suffer death for the sake of faith in Christ are martyrs; but also those who die because of their observance of His commandments.

Above anything, welcome silence, for it brings fruits that no tongue can speak of, neither can it be explained.