Walk before God in simplicity, and not in subtleties of the mind. Simplicity brings faith, and intricate speculations bring conceit.
– St. Isaac the Syrian

God’s love is the only love in the universe worthy of the name.
– Frederica Mathewes-Green

Praying is — spiritual breathing; when we pray, we breathe in the Holy Spirit.
– St. John of Kronstadt

Faith is the assent of the soul to a truth.
– St. Cyril of Jerusalem

Value the time; it is irretrievable. Take more heed to yourself, for your struggle consists of this.
– St. Leo of Optina

For real equality to exist, the human personality must first be healed.
Fr. John S. Romanides

“The vain desires of this world separate us from our homeland.”
– St. Herman of Alaska 

Nothing so moves a sinner to repentance as eternity.
– St. Tikhon of Zadonsk 

If you cannot be merciful, at least speak as though you are a sinner.
– St. Isaac the Syrian

Bread is food for the body and holiness is food for the soul: prayer is food for the intellect.
– St. Evagrios the Solitary