For what am I to myself without You, but a guide to my own downfall?

There is another form of temptation, even more fraught with danger. This is the disease of curiosity. It is this which drives us to try and discover the secrets of nature, those secrets which are beyond our understanding, which can avail us nothing and which man should not wish to learn.

The law detects, grace alone conquers sin.

Really great things, when discussed by little men, can usually make such men grow big.

I found thee not, O Lord, without, because I erred in seeking thee without that wert within.

Who would not shudder if he were given the choice of eternal death or life again as a child ? Who would not choose to die ?

When I am completely united to You, there will be no more sorrow or trials; entirely full of You, my life will be complete.