Attract them by the way you live.

It was pride that changed angels into devils; it is humility that makes men as angels.

It is not in virtue of its liberty that the human will attains to grace, it is much rather by grace that it attains to liberty.

It is not with respect to our convenience or discomfort, but with respect to their own nature that the creatures are glorifying to their Artificer.

To withhold forgiveness is to take poison and expect the unforgiven to die.

Any woman who does not give birth to as many children as she is capable is guilty of murder.

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.