Fasting cleanses the soul, raises the mind, subjects one’s flesh to the spirit, renders the heart contrite and humble, scatters the clouds of concupiscence, quenches the fire of lust, and kindles the true light of chastity.

For, as it is written in the book of the Prophets: 'And the angel that spoke in me, said to me...' He does not say, 'Spoke to me' but 'Spoke in me'.

Humility is first, second and third in Christianity.

Thou must be emptied of that wherewith thou art full, that thou mayest be filled with that whereof thou art empty.

You cannot attain to charity except through humility.

Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden.

It was pride that changed angels into devils; it is humility that makes men as angels.