Be assured that if you knew all, you would pardon all.

Of two evils, the lesser must always be chosen De duobus malis, minus est semper eligendum

Therefore, a man ought to root himself so firmly in God that he will not need the consolations of men.

If you would endeavor, like men of courage, to stand in the battle, surely we would feel the favorable assistance of God from heaven. For he who give the us occasion to fight, to the end we may get the victory, is ready to succor those that fight manfully, and do trust in his grace.

If God were our one and only desire we would not be so easily upset when our opinions do not find outside acceptance.

A disciple once complained, "You tell us stories, but you never reveal their meaning to us." The master replied, "How would you like it if someone offered you fruit and then chewed it up for you before giving it to you?" If your heart is straight with God, then every creature will be to you a mirror of life and a book of holy doctrine.

Do not be influenced by the importance of the writer, and whether his learning be great or small, but let the love of pure truth draw you to read. Do not inquire, Who said this? but pay attention to what is said.