Quotes from St. Theophan the Recluse

Reflect that the manifest beauty is the work of the unseen, most beautiful creative Spirit, with Whom is the source of all physical beauty.

I will declare to you plainly, the highest and most perfect matter one hopes to attain is to draw near to God, and abide as one with Him.

While it is an absolute requirement of each Christian to restore peace that has been lost in his heart, so it is required that he not permit accidental occurrences in life to trouble his peace.