Faith consists, not in ignorance, but in knowledge, and that, not only of God, but also of the divine will.

We are not to look to what men in themselves deserve but to attend to the image of God which exists in all and to which we owe all honor and love.

The principle exercise which the children of god have is to pray. For in this way they give true proof of their faith.

Bien que les étoiles ne parlent pas, même en étant silencieux, ils crient. Although the stars do not speak, even in being silent they cry out.

The true wisdom of man consists in the knowledge of God the creator and Redeemer.

While sin is overflowing, [grace] pours itself forth so exuberantly, that it not only overcomes the flood of sin, but wholly absorbs it.

It is evident that man never attains to a true self-knowledge until he has previously contemplated the face of God, and come down after such contemplation to look into himself.