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 desire to know or learn anything to your advantage, then take delight in being unknown and unregarded. A true understanding and humble estimate of oneself is the highest and most valuable of all lessons.

Whatever you do, do it with intelligence, and keep the end in view.

Two wings lift a person up from earthly concerns: Simplicity in intention, and Purity in feeling.

What thou art, that thou art; that God knoweth thee to be and thou canst be said to be no greater.

Love feels no burden, thinks nothing of trouble, attempts what is above its strength.... It is therefore able to undertake all things, and it completes many things, and warrants them to take effect, where he who does not love would faint and lie down.

Man considers the actions, but God weighs the intentions.