How many of you say: I should like to see His face, His garments, His shoes. You do see Him, you touch Him, you eat Him. He gives Himself to you, not only that you may see Him, but also to be your food and nourishment.

One who strictly prosecutes the misdemeanors of others will find not condescension towards his own.

Let us always guard our tongue; not that it should always be silent, but that it should speak at the proper time.

Words would be superfluous if we had deeds to show for Them.

Memory of our good works makes us negligent and leads to arrogance. Do not think of your good deeds, so that God may remember them.

No one can harm the man who does himself no wrong.

What shall I say! And how shall I describe this Birth to you? For this wonder fills me with astonishment. The Ancient of Days has become an infant. He Who sits upon the sublime and heavenly Throne, now lies in a manger. And He Who cannot be touched, Who is simple, without complexity, and incorporeal, now lies subject to the hands of men. He Who has broken the bonds of sinners, is now bound by an infant's bands. But He has decreed that ignominy shall become honor, infamy be clothed with glory, and total humiliation the measure of His Goodness.