Thought makes the whole dignity of man; therefore endeavor to think well, that is the only morality.

It is not shameful for a man to succumb to pain and it is shameful to succumb to pleasure.

Perfect clarity would profit the intellect but damage the will.

Without the knowledge of our wretchedness, the knowledge of God creates pride. With it, the knowledge of God creates despair. The knowledge of Christ offers a third way, because in him we find both God and our wretchedness.

Words differently arranged have a different meaning, and meanings differently arranged have different effects.

Man is equally incapable of seeing the nothingness from which he emerges and the infinity in which he is engulfed.

Ugly deeds are most estimable when hidden.