We are only troubled by the fears which we, and not nature, give ourselves, for they add to the state in which we are the passions of the state in which we are not.

Wisdom leads us back to childhood.

Evil is easy, and has infinite forms.

We only consult the ear because the heart is wanting.

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.

For nature is an image of Grace, and visible miracles are images of the invisible.

The world is satisfied with words, few care to dive beneath the surface.