Man must do his part and detach himself from created things.
Let God and all his creation teach you what your sins are.
I never mingled with men, but I came home less of a man than I went out.
God in His wisdom has decided that He will reward no works but His own.
You have within you many strong and cruel enemies to overcome. You must know that there are still a thousand ties which you must break. No one can tell you what they are; only you can tell by looking at yourself and into your heart.
Every one should find some suitable time, day or night, to sink into his depths, each according to his own fashion. Not every one is able to engage in contemplative prayer.