The most venerable, clearly understood, enlightened, and reliable constant in the world is not only that we want to be happy, but that we want only to be so. Our very nature requires it of us.

Since love grows within you, so beauty grows. For love is the beauty of the soul.

The Heavenly City outshines Rome beyond comparison. There, instead of victory, is truth; instead of high rank, holiness; instead of peace, felicity; instead of life, eternity.

Love all men, even your enemies; love them, not because they are your brothers, but that they may become your brothers. Thus you will ever burn with fraternal love, both for him who is already your brother and for your enemy, that he may by loving become your brother.

Order your soul; reduce your wants; live in charity; associate in Christian community; obey the laws; trust in Providence.

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

Will is to grace as the horse is to the rider.