So long as one does not become simple like a child, one does not get divine illumination. Forget all the worldly knowledge that thou hast acquired and become as a child, and then will thou get the divine wisdom.

Whoever wants God intensely, finds Him. Go and verify it in your own life.

God is everywhere but He is most manifest in man. So serve man as God. That is as good as worshipping God.

If you must be mad, be it not for the things of the world. Be mad with the love of God.

One cannot be spiritual as long as one has shame, hatred, or fear.

Pray to God that your attachment to such transitory things as wealth, name, and creature comforts may become less and less every day.

If you want to go east, don't go west.