The lover of silence draws close to God. He talks to Him in secret and God enlightens him.
John ClimacusWhen you hear that your neighbor or friend has reproached you in your absence or presence, then show love and praise him.
John ClimacusWhen a man has found the Lord, he no longer has to use words when he is praying, for the Spirit Himself will intercede for him with groans that cannot be uttered.
John ClimacusIt can happen that when we are at prayer some brothers come to see us. Then we have to choose either to interrupt our prayer or to sadden our brother by refusing to answer him. But love is greater than prayer. Prayer is one virtue among others, whereas love contains them all.
John Climacus