The Bible is a stream of running water, where alike the elephant may swim, and the lamb walk without losing its feet.

The only true riches are those that make us rich in virtue. Therefore, if you want to be rich, beloved, love true riches. If you aspire to the heights of real honor, strive to reach the kingdom of Heaven. If you value rank and renown, hasten to be enrolled in the heavenly court of the Angels.

The 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.

To do penance is to bewail the evil we have done, and to do no evil to bewail.

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?

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

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.