Therefore, a man ought to root himself so firmly in God that he will not need the consolations of men.

Always keep a good distance between yourself and lying, quarreling, detracting, insulting and gossip. The person who can do that will some day learn to enjoy the silence.

Study, therefore, to withdraw the love of your soul from all things that are visible, and turn it to things that are invisible.

Happy is the man who renounces everything which may bring a stain or burden upon his conscience

It is much safer to be subject than it is to command. Many live in obedience more from necessity than from love. Such become discontented and dejected on the slightest pretext; they will never gain peace of mind unless they subject themselves wholeheartedly for the love of God.

What else does anxiety about the future bring you but sorrow upon sorrow?

Learned arguments do not make a man holy and righteous, whereas a good life makes him dear to God.