The mind has its arrangement; it proceeds from principles to demonstrations. The heart has a different mode of proceeding.

The war existing between the senses and reason.

Equality of possessions is no doubt right, but, as men could not make might obey right, they have made right obey might.

Undoubtedly equality of goods is just; but, being unable to cause might to obey justice, men has made it just to obey might. Unable to strengthen justice, they have justified might--so that the just and the strong should unite, and there should be peace, which is the sovereign good.

The Church limits her sacramental services to the faithful. Christ gave Himself upon the cross a ransom for all.

Since we cannot know all that there is to be known about anything, we ought to know a little about everything.

Eloquence is a painting of the thoughts.