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.

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

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

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

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

If you want the Lord to hide your sins, then don't talk to people about what kind of virtues you have. For as we relate to our virtues, so God relates to our sins.

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.