Idolatry is worshipping anything that ought to be used, or using anything that is meant to be worshipped.

I make bold to say that it is profitable for the proud to fall, in order that they may be humbled in that for which they have exalted themselves.

Hear, O God. Alas, for man's sin! So saith man, and Thou pitiest him; for Thou madest him, but sin is in him Thou madest not. Who remindeth me of the sins of my infancy? for in Thy sight none is pure from sin, not even the infant whose life is but a day upon the earth.

Often the contempt of vainglory becomes a source of even more vainglory, for it is not being scorned when the contempt is something one is proud of.

Whoever is still seeking for miracles so that he may believe is himself a wonder, who does not believe while the world around him does.

Seek not to understand that you may believe, but believe that you may understand.

What can be hoped for which is not believed?