We must understand then, that even though God doesn't always give us what we want, He always gives us what we need for our salvation.

Quid est ergo tempus? Si nemo ex me quaerat, scio; si quaerenti explicare velim, nescio. What, then, is time? I know well enough what it is, provided that nobodyasksme; but if Iamasked what it is and try to explain, I am baffled.

What you are must always displease you, if you would attain to that which you are not.

The desire for fame tempts even noble minds.

It is better that the truth be known than that scandal be covered up.

Fill yourselves first and then only will you be able to give to others.

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