And Numenius, the Pythagorean philosopher, expressly writes: 'For what is Plato, but Moses speaking in Attic Greek.'

Now the images and temples constructed by mechanics are made of inert matter, so that they too are inert, material, and profane. Even if you perfect the art, it partakes of mechanical coarseness. Works of art cannot then be sacred and divine.

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

The rule of life for a perfect person is to be in the image and likeness of God.

The Word of God became man, that thou mayest learn from man how man may become God.

It is not your outward appearance that you should beautify, but your soul, adorning it with good works.

For the Divine Being cannot be declared as it exists: but as we who are fettered in the flesh were able to listen, so the prophets spake to us; the Lord savingly accommodating Himself to the weakness of men.