The centre of the soul is God; and, when the soul has attained to Him according to the whole capacity of its being, which is the strength and virtue of the soul, it will have reached the last and the deep centre of the soul, which will be when with all its powers it loves and understands and enjoys God.

In the twilight of life, God will not judge us on our earthly possessions and human success, but rather on how much we have loved.

Never relax, for you will not attain to the possession of true spiritual delights if first you do not learn to deny your every desire.

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.

Where there is no love, pour love in, and you will draw love out.

God passes through the thicket of the world, and wherever His glance falls He turns all things to beauty.

Strive always to confess your sins with a deep knowledge of your own wretchedness and with clarity and purity.