When you want to make a beginning of a good deed, first prepare for temptations, which will come to you, and don't doubt the truth of that which you …

- Isaac Of Nineveh

Let them push you, but do not push; Let them crucify you, but do not crucify. Let them insult, but do not insult. Let them slander, but do not slande…

- Isaac Of Nineveh

Whoever hates his sins will stop sinning; and whoever confesses them will receive remission. A man can not abandon the habit of sin if he does not fi…

- Isaac Of Nineveh

Humility collects the soul into a single point by the power of silence. A truly humble man has no desire to be known or admired by others, but wishes…

- Isaac Of Nineveh

Conquer evil people by gentle kindness, and make zealous people wonder at your goodness. Put the lover of legality to shame by your compassion.

- Isaac Of Nineveh

The prayer of one who does not consider himself a sinner is not accepted by the Lord.

- Isaac Of Nineveh

Solitude is an ocean with wonderful places hidden in its depths.

- Isaac Of Nineveh

The beginning of divine wisdom is clemency and gentleness, which arise from greatness of soul and the bearing of infirmities.

- Isaac Of Nineveh

Whoever can weep over himself for one hour is greater than the one who is able to teach the whole world; whoever recognizes the depth of his own frai…

- Isaac Of Nineveh