The greatest kindness one can render to any man consists in leading him from error to truth.

It is necessary for the perfection of human society that there should be men who devote their lives to contemplation.

A man has free choice to the extent that he is rational.

Man has free choice, or otherwise counsels, exhortations, commands, prohibitions, rewards and punishments would be in vain.

Humility is the mark of a genuine disciple.

Obedience unites us so closely to God that it in a way transforms us into Him, so that we have no other will but His. If obedience is lacking, even prayer cannot be pleasing to God.

The servants of God...whether provoked by word or work, by keeping themselves tranquil and peaceful, evince a perfect nobleness of soul.