Do not attempt to benefit by rebukes one who boasts of his virtues, for he loves to display himself can not be a lover of truth.

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

God values deeds according to their intentions. For it is said, "The Lord grant unto you according to your heart" (Ps. 19:5) ... Therefore, whoever wants to do something but can't is considered as having done it by God, who sees the intentions of our hearts. This applies to both good and evil deeds alike.

Do not think about or do anything without a spiritual purpose, whereby it is done for God. For If you travel without purpose, you shall labor in vain.

It is better to pray with good will for our neighbor, rather than to denounce him for every sin.

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.

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