Let's be like that little peasant who was carrying a sack and, seeing his master kneel down to pray did the same, with his little sack on his back. When asked what he was doing, he said, "I'm asking God to do what you're requesting of him; I'm a poor idiot who doesn't...

Simplicity converts everyone (XI:259).

We preach mainly by good example (XI:252).

Let us look upon our imperfections as a special mercy of God (XI:119).

What seems foolish and contemptible in the eyes of human beings is wisdom in the sight of God! (XI:118).

Isn't it a great mercy of God to welcome us back into His grace after we had rebelled against Him (XI:118).

We have to study in such a way that love corresponds to knowledge (XI:116).

How hard it is to find an individual who is really knowledgeable and truly humble (XI:116).

Education is necessary and woe betide those who don't use this time well (XI:116).

Charity finds everything good (XI:110).