Therefore Lord, not only are you that than which a greater cannot be thought but you are also something greater than can be thought.
Anselm of CanterburyGod does not delay to hear our prayers because He has no mind to give; but that, by enlarging our desires, He may give us the more largely.
Anselm of CanterburyIt is impossible to save one's soul without devotion to Mary and without her protection.
Anselm of CanterburyLet no worldly prosperity divert you, nor any worldly adversity restrain you from His praise.
Anselm of CanterburyAnd indeed we believe you [God] to be something than which a greater cannot be conceived.
Anselm of CanterburyI do not try, Lord, to attain Your lofty heights, because my understanding is in no way equal to it. But I do desire to understand Your truth a little, that truth that my heart believes and loves. I do not seek to understand that I may believe; but I believe so that I may understand. For I believe this also, that unless I believe, I shall not understand.
Anselm of Canterbury