Slowly and steadily cleanse the mind; sharpen the intellect, purify the senses, and win grace.
To understand the immeasurable, the mind must be extraordinarily quiet, still.
A man, who realises the potential of his mind by means of introspection and contemplation, does not lack self-confidence. He has control over his mind and he is able to realise its full potential.
The worthy person is grateful and mindful of benefits done to him. This gratitude, this mindfulness, is congenial to the best people.
Those who read books cannot understand the teachings and, what’s more, may even go astray. But those who try to observe the things going on in the mind, and always take that which is true in their own minds as their standard; never get muddled.
If one speaks or acts with pure mind, because of that happiness follows one, even as one’s shadow that never leaves.
Direct the mind resolutely towards God, restraining the senses in their various seats, and looking on the state of the body as a matter of indifference. Realise your oneness with God, remaining continually intent on identifying with its nature…for what use is there in other, empty things?
A mind all logic is like a knife all blade. It makes the hand bleed that uses it.
