Because God that is immutable changes what He willed, He is said to repent, although what changes is a thing and not His counsel.

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].

We ascend to the heights of contemplation by the steps of action.

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.

You don't climb a mountain in leaps and bounds, but by taking it slowly.

We must observe also, that among the heathen the names of poor men are more likely to be known than of rich. Now our Lord mentions the name of the poor, but not the name of the rich, because God knows and approves the humble, but not the proud.

The greatness of contemplation can be given to none but those who love.