Precisely the least, the softest, lightest, a lizard's rustling, a breath, a flash, a moment - a little makes the way of the best happiness.

The complete irresponsibility of man for his actions and his nature is the bitterest drop which he who understands must swallow.

In everything one thing is impossible: rationality.

It is hard enough to remember my opinions, without also remembering my reasons for them!

Has there ever been anything filthier on earth than the saints in the wilderness? Around them was not only the devil loose around them- but also the swine.

The ascetic makes a necessity of virtue.

We praise or blame as one or the other affords more opportunity for exhibiting our power of judgement.