Let us not imagine that we obscure the glory of the Son by the great praise we lavish on the Mother; for the more she is honored, the greater is the glory of her Son. There can be no doubt that whatever we say in praise of the Mother gives equal praise to the Son.

There are three distinct comings of the Lord of which I know: His coming to men, His coming into men, and His coming against men.

So far from being able to answer for my sins, I cannot even answer for my righteousness!

The tears of those repenting are the wine of angels.

Understanding is the sure and clear knowledge of some invisible thing.

For I have learnt for a fact that nothing so effectively obtains, retains and regains grace, as that we should always be found not high-minded before God, but filled with holy fear.

The three most important virtues are humility, humility, and humility.