If a monk can overcome two things, he can become free from the world. Bodily ease and vain-glory.

Teach the mouth to say what you have in your heart.

If a man sins and denies it, saying, 'I have not sinned,' do not correct him, or you will destroy any intention he might have of changing. If you say, 'Do not be cast down, my brother, but be careful about that in the future,' you will move his heart to repent.

There is no greater love than that a man lays down his life for his neighbor. When you hear someone complaining and you struggle with yourself and do not answer him back with complaints; when you are hurt and bear it patiently, not looking for revenge; then you are laying down your life for your neighbor.

If you think little about yourself, you will have rest wherever you reside.

If a monk can overcome two things, he can become free from the world. Bodily ease and vain-glory.

Do not give your heart to that which does not satisfy your heart.