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.

Whoever does not fight the one who despises him, neither in word not in thought, has received true knowledge and demonstrates a firm trust in God.

He who willingly accepts chastening by affliction is not dominated by evil thoughts against his will; whereas he who does not accept affliction is taken prisoner by evil thoughts, even though he resists them.

He who seeks forgiveness of his sins loves humility, but if he condemns another he seals his own wickedness.

When the mind forgets the purpose of Christian life, then even the clear fulfillment of virtue becomes profitless.

As water and fire oppose one another when combined, so are self-justification and humility opposed to one another.

Every sin that is left without repentance is a sin unto death, for which if even a saint shall pray, he shall not be heard.