Every affliction tests our will, showing whether it is inclined to good or evil. That is why an unforeseen affliction is called a test, because it enables a man to test his hidden desires.

One evil receives strength from another. In the same way, good deeds also sprout one from another, and the one in whom they are found grows larger.

If someone puts his trust in God in a matter, let him not argue with his brother about it.

God tested Abraham. That is, he sent him afflictions for his benefit, not so that he could find out what sort of man he was, for God knows everything, but so that He give him the means to perfect his faith.

The sign of sincere love is to forgive wrongs done to us. It was with such love that the Lord loved the world.

When you have been insulted, cursed, or persecuted by someone, do not think of what has happened to you, but of what will come from it, and you will see that your insulter has become the cause of many benefits to you, not only in this age, but in that which is to come.

Conquer temptations by the patience and prayer. If you oppose them without these, you will fall all the more severely.