It is absolutely impossible at the same time to be a man of understanding and not to be ashamed to gratify the body.

Those who glory in their looks - not in their hearts - dress to please others.

He who prohibited the making of a graven image would never himself have made an image in the likeness of holy things [i.e., by creating an image of them here on earth]. Nor is there at all any composite thing or creature endowed with sensation [made by God here on earth] like those in heaven. But the face is a symbol of the rational soul, the wings are the lofty ministers and energies of powers right and left, and the voice is delightful glory in endless contemplation.

He who knows himself knows god.

When you see your brother, you see God.

'Eat my flesh,' Jesus says, 'and drink my blood.' The Lord supplies us with these intimate nutrients, he delivers over his flesh and pours out his blood, and nothing is lacking for the growth of his children

It is absolutely impossible at the same time to be a man of understanding and not to be ashamed to gratify the body.