Let us learn upon earth those things which can call us to heaven.

That rain is the best which falls steadily on the earth. A sudden and excessive downpour ruins the fields.

If then you remain constant in faith in the face of trial, the Lord will give you peace and rest for a time in this world, and forever in the next.

When I could not see the light with my blind eyes, I blamed not my eyes, but the sun.

The line, often adopted by strong men in controversy, of justifying the means by the end.

For all riches come from iniquity, and unless one were to lose another could not gain. Hence the common adage seems to me to be very true: The rich man is unjust or the heir of an unjust one.

Begin now what you will be hereafter.