Affliction strengthens the vigor of our soul, whereas happiness weakens it.

As long as the vice of gluttony has a hold on a man, all that he has done valiantly is forfeited by him: and as long as the belly is unrestrained, all virtue comes to naught.

If the work of God could be comprehended by reason, it would no longer be wonderful, and faith would have no merit if reason provided proof.

Affliction strengthens the vigor of our soul, whereas happiness weakens it.

We make Idols of our concepts, but Wisdom is born of wonder

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.

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