envy and hatred fascinate the eyes and never make them see things as they are.
A woman of honor should never suspect another of things she would not do herself.
Joy takes away from us the thoughts of our actions; sorrow it is that awakens the soul.
I should rejoice if my pleasures were as pleasing to God as they are to myself.
Extreme concupiscence may be found under extreme austerity.
It is the same in love as in war; a fortress that parleys is half taken.