Two loves have made two different cities: self-love hath made a terrestrial city, which rises in contempt of God; and Divine Love hath made a celestial one, which rises in contempt of self. The former glories in itself - the latter in God.

The Old (Testament) is in the New (Testament) revealed, the New is in the Old concealed.

I did not find you outside, O Lord, because I made the mistake of seeking outside you who were within

Even in waging war, cherish the spirit of peace-maker; that, by conquering those whom you attack, you may lead them back to the advantages of peace.

Longing desire prayeth always, though the tongue be silent. If thou art ever longing, thou art ever praying.

A Christian should be an Alleluia from head to foot

There is another form of temptation, even more fraught with danger. This is the disease of curiosity. It is this which drives us to try and discover the secrets of nature, those secrets which are beyond our understanding, which can avail us nothing and which man should not wish to learn.