Do not be influenced by the importance of the writer, and whether his learning be great or small, but let the love of pure truth draw you to read. Do not inquire, Who said this? but pay attention to what is said.

Simplicity is the intention, purity in the affection; simplicity turns to God, purity unites with and enjoys him.

God evaluates by this criterion: How much love you invest in what you do is more important than how you do. The one who loves much is actually the one who does much.

A man of peace does more good than a very learned man.

Is a man one whit the better because he is grown great in other men's esteem?

Leave off that excessive desire of knowing; therein is found much distraction. There are many things the knowledge of which is of little or no profit to the soul.

If you can win complete mastery over self, you will easily master all else. To triumph over self is the perfect victory.