So fixed are our spirits in slothfulness and cold indifference that we seldom overcome so much as one evil habit.

He who loveth God with all his heart feareth not death, nor punishment, nor judgment, nor hell, because perfect love giveth sure access to God. But he who still delighteth in sin, no marvel if he is afraid of death and judgment.

Oh, how swiftly the glory of the world passes away!

Love makes everything that is heavy light.

The good devout man first makes inner preparation for the actions he has later to perform. His outward actions do not draw him into lust and vice; rather it is he who bends them into the shape of reason and right judgement. Who has a stiffer battle to fight than the man who is striving to conquer himself.

It is better to be affected with a true penitent sorrow for sin than to be able to resolve the most difficult cases about it.

Wait for the Lord. Behave yourself manfully, and be of good courage. Do not be faithless, but stay in your place and do not turn back.