As iron cast into fire loses its rust and becomes glowing white, so he who turns completely to God is stripped of his sluggishness and changed into a new man.

A disciple once complained, "You tell us stories, but you never reveal their meaning to us." The master replied, "How would you like it if someone offered you fruit and then chewed it up for you before giving it to you?" If your heart is straight with God, then every creature will be to you a mirror of life and a book of holy doctrine.

If you can talk and it's convenient to talk, try to say things that edify.

Of two evils we must always choose the least.

Be at peace with yourself first and then you will be able to bring peace to others.

Do not let your peace depend on what people say of you... True peace and joy is to be found in [Jesus] alone.

It is better to feel repentance, than to be able to define it.