If your kingdom exists for the doctrine and not for fame or desire, then it will be extremely fruitful. If not, its fruit will be misfortune.
For which of you desiring to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost, whether he has enough to complete it?
Of all longings and desires, there is none stronger than sex. Sex as a desire has no equal. Rely on the Oneness. No one under heaven is able to become a follower of the Way if he accepts dualism.
Rituals that are performed with the desire of attaining salvation also help a man to achieve growth and progress in this world.
Longing is like the rosy dawn. After the dawn, out comes the sun. Longing is followed by the vision of God.
If you desire to be pure, have firm faith, and slowly go on with your devotional practices without wasting your energy in useless scriptural discussions and arguments.