Your Christians, whom one persecutes in vain, have something in them that surpasses the human. They lead a life of such innocence,that the heavens owe them some recognition: that they arise the stronger the more they are beaten down is hardly the result of common virtues.
How much must I overcome before I triumph?
He who does not fear death cares naught for threats.
They who overcome their desires once can overcome them always.
In relating our misfortunes, we often feel them lightened.
Those who easily forgive invite offenses.