God is known by nature in his works, and by doctrine in his revealed word.

To be humane, we must ever be ready to pronounce that wise, ingenious and modest statement 'I do not know'.

Where the senses fail us, reason must step in.

Nothing occurs contrary to nature except the impossible, and that never occurs.

And believe me, if I were again beginning my studies, I should follow the advice of Plato and start with the mathematical sciences, which proceed very cautiously and admit nothing as established until it has been rigorously demonstrated.

I abjure with a sincere heart and unfeigned faith, I curse and detest the said errors and heresies, and generally all and every error and sect contrary to the Holy Catholic Church.

Wine is sunlight, held together by water.