There is a difference between him who claspeth his mistress in his arms, and him whose eyes are fixed on the door expecting her.

You who feel no pain at the suffering of others It is not fitting for you to be called human.

He who is intoxicated with wine will be sober again in the course of the night, but he who is intoxicated by the cupbearer will not recover his senses until the day of judgement.

The sons of Adam are formed from dust; if not humble as the dust, they fall short of being men.

Better is the sinner who hath thoughts about God, than the saint who hath only the show of sanctity.

Be not so severe as to cause shyness, nor so clement as to encourage boldness.

Oh God, I say not hear my prayers! I say: Blot with forgiving pen my sins away!