What then, is correctness of speech but the maintenance of the practice of others, as established by the authority of ancient speakers? But the weaker men are, the more they are troubled by such matters. Their weakness stems from a desire to appear learned, not with a knowledge of things, by which we are edified, but with a knowledge of signs, by which it is difficult not to be puffed up in some way; even a knowledge of things often makes people boastful, unless their necks are held down by the Lord's yoke.

Between urine and filth we are born.

The measure of charity may be taken from the want of desires. As desires diminish in the soul, charity increases in it; and when it no longer feels any desire, then it possesses perfect charity.

Nothing so clearly distinguishes a spiritual man as his treatment of an erring brother.

The Devil often transforms himself into an angel to tempt men, some for their instruction, some for their ruin.

One can't reach the Truth but through Love.

O that men would know themselves to be men; and that he that glorieth would glory in the Lord.