Holiness comes by holy deeds. Not starving flesh of daily needs.

Whatever makes an impression on the heart seems lovely in the eye.

When a man appreciates only eating and sleeping, what excellence has he over the reptiles?

When a mean wretch cannot vie with another in virtue, out of his wickedness he begins to slander. The abject envious wretch will slander the virtuous man when absent, but when brought face to face his loquacious tongue becomes dumb.

When you see contention amongst your enemies, go and sit at ease with your friends; but when you see them of one mind, string your bow, and place stones upon the ramparts.

Avoid that which an enemy tells you to do; for if you follow his advice, you will smite your, knees with the hand of sorrow. If he shows you a road straight as an arrow, turn from it and go the other way.

I fear God and next to God I mostly fear them that fear him not.