Revile those who flatter you.
If reason dominates in man, he rises higher than angels. If lust overpowers man, he descends lower than the beast.
Woman is a ray of God. She is not that earthly beloved: she is creative, not created.
Be like the sun for grace and mercy. Be like the night to cover others' faults. Be like running water for generosity. Be like death for rage and anger. Be like the Earth for modesty. Appear as you are. Be as you appear.
Whatever pearl you seek, look for the pearl within the pearl!
Something opens our wings. Something makes boredom and hurt disappear. Someone fills the cup in front of us: We taste only sacredness.