"There is no harm in patience, and no profit in lamentation. Death is easier to bear (than) that which precedes it, and more severe than that which comes after it. Remember the death of the Apostle of God, and your sorrow will be lessened."

"He who aspires to paradise should learn to deal with people with kindness."

"If an ignorant person is attracted by the things of the world, that is bad. But if a learned person is thus attracted, it is worse."

"If you want to control other people, first control yourself."

"A mighty fortress is our God, A bulwark never failing."

"God has entrusted me with myself."

"A humble soul understands that the silence between the notes creates the music."

"Human beings must be known to be loved; but Divine beings must be loved to be known."