The Holy Scriptures do not know any distinctions. They enjoin that all lead the life of monks.

This is the rule of most perfect Christianity, its most exact definition, its highest point, namely, the seeking of the common good ... for nothing can so make a person an imitator of Christ as caring for neighbors.

What the soul is in the body, let Christians be in the world.

Happiness can only be achieved by looking inward & learning to enjoy whatever life has and this requires transforming greed into gratitude.

God measures out affliction to our need.

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.

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.