We are ignorant of things necessary, because we learn things superfluous and unnecessary

This life was not intended to be the place of our perfection, but the preparation for it.

Prayer must carry on our work as much as preaching; he preacheth not heartily to his people that will not pray for them.

What we most value, we shall think no pains too great to gain.

In my library I have profitably and pleasantly dwelt among the shining lights, with which the learned, wise, and holy men of all ages have illuminated the world.

Paganism attributes the creation of the world to blind chance.

Keep up your conjugal love in a constant heat and vigor. Love will suppress wrath: you cannot have a bitter mind upon small provocations, against those that you dearly love.