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
Isaac of NinevehSomeone who bears a grudge while he prays is like a person who sows in the sea and expects to reap a harvest.
Isaac of NinevehLove is the fruit of prayer ... Patiently abiding in prayer signifies a man's renunciation of himself. Therefore the self-denial of the soul turns into love for God.
Isaac of NinevehThe man who follows Christ in solitary mourning is greater than he who praises Christ amid the congregation of men.
Isaac of NinevehBe 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.
Isaac of Nineveh