We must love all facts, not for their consequences, but because in each fact God is there present.

When science, art, literature, and philosophy are simply the manifestation of personality, they are on a level where glorious and dazzling achievements are possible, which can make a man's name live for thousands of years. But above this level, far above, separated by an abyss, is the level where the highest things are achieved. These things are essentially anonymous.

There is an easiness in salvation which is more difficult to us than all our efforts.

The role of the intelligence - that part of us which affirms and denies and formulates opinions is merely to submit.

It is only the impossible that is possible for God. He has given over the possible to the mechanics of matter and the autonomy of his creatures.

A doctrine serves no purpose in itself, but it is indispensable to have one if only to avoid being deceived by false doctrines.

The poet produces the beautiful by fixing his attention on something real.