Laughter does not seem to be a sin, but it leads to sin.

There is harm not only in trying to gain wealth but also in excessive concern with even the most necessary things. It is not enough to despise wealth, but you must also feed the poor and, more importantly, you must follow Christ.

When an archer desires to shoot his arrows successfully, he first takes great pains over his posture and aligns himself accurately with his mark. It should be the same for you who are about to shoot the head of the wicked devil. Let us be concerned first for the good order of sensations and then for the good posture of inner thoughts.'

Musicke doth withdraw our mindes from earthly cogitations, lifteth up our spirits into heaven, maketh them light and celestial.

Let no one mourn that he has fallen again and again; for forgiveness has risen from the grave.

If you would rise, shun luxury, for luxury lowers and degrades.

Be ashamed when you sin, not when you repent.