There is something in humility which, strangely enough, exalts the heart, and something in pride which debases it.

Nothing, therefore, happens unless the Omnipotent wills it to happen. He either permits it to happen, or He brings it about Himself.

The Devil often transforms himself into an angel to tempt men, some for their instruction, some for their ruin.

Why is it that man desires to be made sad, beholding doleful and tragical things, which yet himself would by no means suffer?

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

Then assuredly the world was made, not in time, but simultaneously with time.

Really great things, when discussed by little men, can usually make such men grow big.