Justice being taken away, then, what are kingdoms but great robberies? For what are robberies themselves, but little kingdoms.

O that men would know themselves to be men; and that he that glorieth would glory in the Lord.

Whoever, then, thinks that he understands the Holy Scriptures, or any part of them, but puts such an interpretation upon them as does not tend to build up this twofold love of God and our neighbor, does not yet understand them as he ought.

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.

They, then, who are destined to die, need not be careful to inquire what death they are to die, but into what place death will usher them.

He who is filled with love is filled with God himself.

Hope has two beautiful daughters; their names are Anger and Courage. Anger at the way things are, and Courage to see that they do not remain as they are.