Let each of us examine his thoughts

Fear not, provided you fear; but if you fear not, then fear.

It is dangerous to explain too clearly to man how like he is to the animals without pointing out his greatness. It is also dangerous to make too much of his greatness without his vileness. It is still more dangerous to leave him in ignorance of both, but it is most valuable to represent both to him. Man must not be allowed to believe that he is equal either to animals or to angels, nor to be unaware of either, but he must know both.

I know whom I have believed.

Men seek rest in a struggle against difficulties; and when they have conquered these, rest becomes insufferable.

An advocate who has been well paid in advance will find the cause he is pleading all the more just.

[Christianity] endeavors equally to establish these two things: that God has set up in the Church visible signs to make himself known to those who should seek him sincerely, and that he has nevertheless so disguised them that he will only be perceived by those who seek him with all their heart.