He alone loves the Creator perfectly who manifests a pure love for his neighbor.

I was no longer the centre of my life and therefore I could see God in everything.

While the Coliseum stands, Rome shall stand; when the Coliseum falls, Rome shall fall; when Rome falls, the world shall fall.

Unfurl the sails, and let God steer us where He will.

I am my own secretary; I dictate, I compose, I copy all myself.

I have devoted my energies to the study of the scriptures, observing monastic discipline, and singing the daily services in church; study, teaching, and writing have always been my delight.

No man taketh away sins (which the law, though holy, just and good, could not take away), but He in whom there is no sin.