Surely we ought to show them (animals) great kindness and gentleness for many reasons, but, above all, because they are of the same origin as ourselves.
If you would rise, shun luxury, for luxury lowers and degrades.
He that enjoys naught without thanksgiving is as though he robbed God.
That is true plenty, not to have, but not to want riches.
Only those who do not fight are never wounded.
How many of you say: I should like to see His face, His garments, His shoes. You do see Him, you touch Him, you eat Him. He gives Himself to you, not only that you may see Him, but also to be your food and nourishment.