For a sentence is not complete unless each word, once its syllables have been pronounced, gives way to make room for the next.

The same thing which is now called Christian religion existed among the ancients. They have begun to call 'Christian' the true religion which existed before.

Do you desire security? Here you have it. The Lord says to you, "I will never abandon you, I will always be with you." If a good man made you such a promise, you would trust him. God makes it, and do you doubt? Do you seek a support more sure than the word of God, which is infallible? Surely, He has made the promise, He has written it, He has pledged His word for it, it is most certain.

Hell was made for the inquisitive.

It is not often that we use language correctly; usually we use it incorrectly, though we understand each others meaning.

The measure of charity may be taken from the want of desires. As desires diminish in the soul, charity increases in it; and when it no longer feels any desire, then it possesses perfect charity.

I have said before, and I shall say again, that I write this book for love of your love.