Our true wisdom is to embrace with meek docility, and without reservation, whatever the holy scriptures have delivered.

For astronomy is not only pleasant, but also very useful to be known: it cannot be denied that this art unfolds the admirable wisdom of God.

The more closely we see ourselves being watched by our enemies, the more time intent we should be to avoid their slanders.

A man that extols himself is a fool and an idiot

Whoever shall now contend that it is unjust to put heretics and blasphemers to death will knowingly and willingly incur their very guilt.

While all men seek after happiness, scarcely one in a hundred looks for it from God.

If we believe heaven to be our country, it is better for us to transmit our wealth thither, than to retain it here, where we may lose it by a sudden removal.