Inspire me with love for my art and for thy creatures. In the sufferer let me see only the human being.

There are eight levels of charity.... The highest is when you strengthen a man's hand until he need no longer be dependent upon others.

He, however, who begins with Metaphysics, will not only become confused in matters of religion, but will fall into complete infidelity.

He who immerses himself in sexual intercourse will be assailed by premature aging, his strength will wane, his eyes will weaken, and a bad odour will emit from his mouth and his armpits, his teeth will fall out and many other maladies will afflict him.

Astrology is not an art, it is a disease.

The soul is subject to health and disease, just as is the body. The health and disease of both . . . undoubtedly depend upon beliefs and customs, which are peculiar to mankind.

This must be our belief when we have a correct knowledge of our own self, and comprehend the true nature of everything; we must be content, and not trouble our mind with seeking a certain final cause for things that have none, or have no other final cause but their own existence, which depends on the Will of God, or, if you prefer, on the Divine Wisdom.