The first measn by which He draws is affinity, that affinity which brings creatures of the same species together, and like to its like. With this cord of affinity He drew men to the Godhead, Whom He always resembles. In order that God may draw more to Himself, and forget His wrath.

It is not by your actions that you will be saved, but by your being.

This much is certain: when a man is happy, happy to the core and root of beatitude, he is no longer conscious of himself or anything else.

Whatever God does, the first outburst is always compassion.

If we seek God for our own good and profit, we are not seeking God.

I have a capacity in my soul for taking in God entirely. I am as sure as I live that nothing is so near to me as God.

When I think of God's Kingdom, I am compelled to be silent because of its immensity, because God's Kingdom is none other than God himself with all His riches.