"Do not desire wealth for giving to the poor."

"Just as it is possible to think of water both while thirsty and while not thirsty, so it is possible to think of gold…"

"In the whole range of evil thoughts, none is richer in resources than self-esteem."

"The demon of avarice, it seems to me, is extraordinarily complex and is baffling in his deceits. Often, when frustrat…"

"You should be aware of this trick: at times the demons split into two groups; and when you call for help against one …"

"11. Try to make your intellect deaf and dumb during prayer; you will then be able to pray."

"71. You cannot attain pure prayer while entangled in material things and agitated by constant cares. For prayer means…"

"82. Pray gently and calmly, sing with understanding and rhythm; then you will soar like a young eagle high in the hea…"

"83. Psalmody calms the passions and curbs the uncontrolled impulses in the body; and prayer enables the intellect to …"

"When you are praying, do not shape within yourself any image of the deity."