Symmetry is what we see at a glance; based on the fact that there is no reason for any difference.

The sole cause of all human misery is the inability of people to sit quietly in their rooms.

The greatness of man is so evident that it is even proved by his wretchedness. For what in animals is nature, we call in man wretchedness--by which we recognize that, his nature being now like that of animals, he has fallen from a better nature which once was his.

The best defense against logic is ignorance.

Look for the truth, it wants to be found.

How I hate this folly of not believing in the Eucharist, etc.! If the gospel be true, if Jesus Christ be God, what difficulty is there?

Perfect clarity would profit the intellect but damage the will.