The eternal wisdom of God ... has shown itself forth in all things, but chiefly in the mind of man, and most of all in Jesus Christ.

Whatsoever is, is in God.

Things which are accidentally the causes either of hope or fear are called good or evil omens.

I shall consider human actions and desires in exactly the same manner, as though I were concerned with lines, planes and solids.

Nature offers nothing that can be called this man's rather than another's; but under nature everything belongs to all.

Nature is satisfied with little; and if she is, I am also.

He who has a true idea, knows at that same time that he has a true idea, nor can he doubt concerning the truth of the thing.