Who is the covetous man? One for whom plenty is not enough.

First and foremost, the monk should own nothing in this world, but he should have as his possessions solitude of the body, modesty of bearing, a modulated tone of voice, and a well-ordered manner of speech. He should be without anxiety as to his food and drink, and should eat in silence.

We should not think that we achieve success in preaching through our own devices, but we should rely entirely on God.

Drunkenness, the ruin of reason, the destruction of strength, premature old age, momentary death.

They who sow courtesy reap friendship, and they who plant kindness gather love.

If you see your neighbor in sin, don't look only at this, but also think about what he has done or does that is good, and infrequently trying this in general, while not partialy judging, you will find that he is better than you.

A tree is known by its fruit; a man by his deeds. A good deed is never lost; he who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love.