I have said before, and I shall say again, that I write this book for love of your love.

Grace alone brings about every good work in us.

AugustineThe wounds of a friend are better than the kisses of an enemy. To love with sternness is better than to deceive with gentleness.... In Luke [14:23] it is written: "Compel people to come in!" By threats of the wrath of God, the Father draws souls to his Son.

God bestows more consideration on the purity of the intention with which our actions are performed than on the actions themselves.

I will plant my feet on that step where my parents put me as a child, until self-evident truth comes to light.

What do you possess if you possess not God?

Now, may our God be our hope. He Who made all things is better than all things. He Who made all beautiful things is more beautiful than all of them. He Who made all mighty things is more mighty than all of them. He Who made all great things is greater than all of them. Learn to love the Creator in His creature, and the maker in what He has made.