If we did not have rational souls, we would not be able to believe.

The soul, which is spirit, can not dwell in dust; it is carried along to dwell in the blood.

If we tread our vices under our feet, we make of them a ladder by which to rise to higher things.

The entire life of a good Christian is in fact an exercise of holy desire. You do not yet see what you long for, but the very act of desiring prepares you, so that when he comes you may see and be utterly satisfied.

Though there are very many nations all over the earth, ...there are no more than two kinds of human society, which we may justly call two cities, ...one consisting of those who live according to man, the other of those who live according to God ....To the City of Man belong the enemies of God, ...so inflamed with hatred against the City of God.

He who created us without our help will not save us without our consent.

Love God and do whatever you please: for the soul trained in love to God will do nothing to offend the One who is Beloved.