The human mind is prone to pride even when not supported by power; how much more, then, does it exalt itself when it has that support?
Pope Gregory IThe bliss of the elect in heaven would not be perfect unless they were able to look across the abyss and enjoy the agonies of their brethren in eternal fire.
Pope Gregory IIf the intention is unclean, the deed that follows from it will also be evil, even if it seems good.
Pope Gregory IThe pastor should always be pure in thought ... no impurity ought to pollute him who has undertaken the office of wiping away the stains in the hearts of others ... for the hand that would cleanse from dirt must be clean, lest, being itself sordid with clinging mire, it soil whatever it touches all the more.
Pope Gregory I