"Self-love is a twisted love for one's self. This love is insane and fallen. He who is full of self-love, passionate f…"

"Indulging sinful and vain desires always leads to obsession with them, and after the obsession comes slavery, which i…"

"Wealth belongs to God; man is only the temporary caretaker. A faithful caretaker will follow exactly the wishes of th…"

"Let us not foolishly waste our abilities of soul and body; let us not bring them as a sacrifice to the vain and fadin…"

"When you read the Gospels, do not seek enjoyment, do not search for exalted feelings, do not try to find brilliant th…"

"Do not content yourself with unproductive reading of the Gospels; strive to fulfill its commandments, read it with de…"

"Consider how wise and careful you must be. Do not gamble with your eternal fate."

"Try to integrate the Gospel into your mind and heart so that your mind will in a manner of speaking, swim in it, live…"

"Conversation and acquaintance with a saint will impart sanctity."

"Being offended at the sins of others is a serious spiritual disease."