God desires the smallest degree of purity of conscience in you more than all the works you can perform.

Have a great love for those who contradict and fail to love you, for in this way love is begotten in a heart that has no love.

Who teaches the soul if not God?

In tribulation immediately draw near to God with confidence, and you will receive strength, enlightenment, and instruction.

If you do not learn to deny yourself, you can make no progress in perfection.

Do not let your "eye" be drawn by the false "beacon lamps" -of wealth, or position, or fame, or possessions. Be vigilant over your will and desires, for these are the corrupt forces that dwell within, and keep you from living free.

Live as though only God and yourself were in this world, so that your heart may not be detained by anything human.