The verdict of the world is conclusive.

Whoever, then, thinks that he understands the Holy Scriptures, or any part of them, but puts such an interpretation upon them as does not tend to build up this twofold love of God and our neighbor, does not yet understand them as he ought.

Hear, O God. Alas, for man's sin! So saith man, and Thou pitiest him; for Thou madest him, but sin is in him Thou madest not. Who remindeth me of the sins of my infancy? for in Thy sight none is pure from sin, not even the infant whose life is but a day upon the earth.

Complete abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.

What then is time? If no one asks me, I know what it is. If I wish to explain it to him who asks, I do not know.

Though in the order of nature angels rank above men, yet, by scale of justice, good men are of greater value than bad angels.

You are my Lord, because You have no need of my goodness.