If the intention is unclean, the deed that follows from it will also be evil, even if it seems good.

The proof of love is in the works. Where love exists, it works great things. But when it ceases to act, it ceases to exist.

I despise the proper constructions and cases, because I think it very unfitting that the words of the celestial oracle should be restricted by the rules of Donatus [a well-known grammarian].

Act in such a way that your humility may not be weakness, nor your authority be severity. Justice must be accompanied by humility, that humility may render justice lovable.

Now if the wearing of fine and precious robes were not a fault, word of God would never have so carefully expressed this. For no one seeks costly garments except for vainglory, that he may seem more honorable than others; for no one wishes to be clothed with such, where he cannot be seen by others.

The universe is not rich enough to buy the vote of an honest man.

Whatsoever one would understand what he hears must hasten to put into practice what he has heard.