Let us not overlook so great a gain.

Riches are not forbidden, but the pride of them is.

What is it to be a fool for Christ? It is to control one's thoughts when they stray out of line. It is to make the mind empty and free.

From the creation learn to admire thy Lord! And if any of the things thou see exceed thy comprehension, and thou are not able to find the reason thereof, yet for this glorify the Creator, that the wisdom of these works surpass thine understanding.

Faithfulness in little things is a big thing.

Every trace of the old philosophy and literatureof the ancient world has vanished from the face of the earth.

Dost thou wish to receive mercy? Show mercy to thy neighbor.