"Think each day: “I have only today to live in the world,” and you will not sin against God."

"Abba Isaiah said: “Nothing benefits a beginner as much as an insult. A beginner who is insulted like that and tolerat…"

"The same Abba Isaiah called one of the brothers and washed his feet, then he threw a handful of lentils in a pot and …"

"If you do your manual labor, do not be negligent, but apply yourself with the fear of God, in order not to sin by ign…"

"Someone also asked [Isaiah]: “What is it to live in peace within the cell?”"

"If you ask an old man about a “thought,” freely disclose the “thought” to him if you know that he is worthy of confid…"

"If your brother has prepared a dish that is not good, don't say to him: “You cooked it wrong!” For that is death for …"

"If you do something wrong in some matter, do not be steered by shame, but be converted and say, “Forgive me,” and you…"

"Love humility, and it will protect you from your sins."

"This same norm of Apostolic doctrine is firmly maintained by his (Peter's) successors, of him to whom the Lord entrus…"