Paradise is surrounded by what we dislike; the fires of hell are surrounded by what we desire.

A shadow cannot ignore the sun that all day creates and moves it.

But meditate now on steadfastness and clarity, and let those be the wings that lift and soar through the celestial spheres.

When inward tenderness finds the secret hurt, pain itself will crack the rock and Ah! Let the soul emerge.

If you want money more than anything, you'll be bought and sold. If you have a greed for food, you'll be a loaf of bread. This is a subtle truth: Whatever you love, you are.

Place a padlock on your throat and hide the key.

Join the community of saints and know the delight of your own Soul. Enter the ruins of your Heart and Learn the Meaning of Humility.