Even a saint may take pleasure, in retrospect, in having been once desired

I have always known that the best of the Saracens could out-Christian many of us Christians.

Even a saint may take pleasure, in retrospect, in having been once desired

To have faith in Divine protection is good, but even beter if backed by the pratical assistance heaven has a right to expect from sensible mortals.

Here I begin to know that blessedness is what can be snatched out the passing day and put away to think of afterwards.

Nothing is more pleasing and engaging than the sense of having conferred benefits. Not even the gratification of receiving them.

There is no one who cannot be hated, against whatever odds. Nor anyone who cannot be loved, against all reason.