Where Scripture speaks of the world's creation, it is not plainly said whether or when the angels were created; but if mention is made, it is implicit under the name of "heaven," when it is said, "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth."

What can be hoped for which is not believed?

Should you ask me what is the first thing in religion, I should reply that the first, second, and third thing therein is humility.

To dye oneself with paints in order to have a rosier or a paler complexion is a lying counterfeit.

The entire most beautiful order of things that are very good, when their measures have been accomplished, is to pass away.

Let him who desires to be harsh in making demands upon his debtors consider that he is God’s debtor.

Blessedness consists in the accomplishment of our desires, and in our having only regular desires.