Something cannot be made out of nothing. Nor can something be made to go back to nothing.
Until we realise ourselves as the Absolute, we cannot attain to deliverance.
And what causes fear? Ignorance of our own nature.
[Perfection] is only possible if the mind of man is changed, if he, of his own sweet will, changes his mind; and the great difficulty is, neither can he force his own mind.
To cowards what advice shall I offer? - nothing whatsoever have I to say.
No effect of work can be eternal.