The one who is good, is free even being a slave; the one who is bad remains a slave even being a king.

The wicked exist in this world either to be converted or that through them the good may exercise patience.

Our life is a gymnasium of desire.... When Christians say "God," what do we wish to express? This word is all that we yearn for."

Suppress prostitution, and capricious lusts will overthrow society.

Father, I am seeking: I am hesitant and uncertain, but will you, O God, watch over each step of mine and guide me.

I asked the whole frame of the world about my God; and he answered, I am not He, but He made me.

It is not the punishment but the cause that makes the martyr.