The good man, though a slave, is free; the wicked, though he reigns, is a slave, and not the slave of a single man, but- what is worse - the slave of as many masters as he has vices.

Indifferent acts are judged by their ends sins are judged by themselves.

All plenty which is not my God is poverty to me.

Find out how much God has given you and from it take what you need; the remainder is needed by others.

Blessedness consists in the accomplishment of our desires, and in our having only regular desires.

Since you cannot do good to all, you are to pay special attention to those who, by the accidents of time, or place, or circumstances, are brought into closer connection with you.

If you are silent, be silent out of love. If you speak, speak out of love.