For the elements have the property of moving back to their place in a straight line, but they have no properties which would cause them to remain where they are, or to move otherwise than in a straight line. The rectilinear motions of these four elements when returning to their original place are of two kinds, either centrifugal, viz., the motion of the air and the fire; or centripedal, viz., the motion of the earth, and the water; and when the elements have reached their original place, they remain at rest.

He, however, who begins with Metaphysics, will not only become confused in matters of religion, but will fall into complete infidelity.

Man's obsession to add to his wealth and honor is the chief source of his misery.

Anticipate charity by preventing poverty; assist the reduced fellow man, either by a considerable gift or a sum of money or by teaching him a trade or by putting him in the way of business so that he may earn an honest livelihood and not be forced to the dreadful alternative of holding out his hand for charity. This is the highest step and summit of charity's golden ladder.

God is identical with His attributes, so that it may be said that He is the knowledge, the knower, and the known.

We suffer from the evils which we, by our own free will, inflict on ourselves and ascribe them to God, who is far from being connected with them!

Those who grieve find comfort in weeping and in arousing their sorrow until the body is too tired to bear the inner emotions.