For what is the self-complacent man but a slave to his own self-praise.

For whenever unbaptized persons die confessing Christ, this confession is of the same efficacy for the remission of sins as if they were washed in the sacred font of baptism.

He that is kind is free, though he is a slave; he that is evil is a slave, though he be a king.

Conscience and reputation are two things. Conscience is due to yourself, reputation to your neighbour.

In doing what we ought we deserve no praise, because it is our duty.

There is no health in those who are displeased by an element in Your creation, just as there was none in me when I was displeased by many things You had made. Because my soul didn't dare to say that my God displeased me, it refused to attribute to You whatever was displeasing.

This entire most beautiful order of good things is going to pass away after its measure has been exhausted; for both morning and evening were made in them.