If a man deliberately abstains from wine to such an extent that he does serious harm to his nature, he will not be free from blame.

Mistakes are made on two counts: an argument is either based on error or incorrectly developed.

Without doubt one is allowed to resist against the unjust aggressor to one's life, one's goods or one's physical integrity; sometimes, even 'til the aggressor's death... In fact, this act is aimed at preserving one's life or one's goods and to make the aggressor powerless. Thus, it is a good act, which is the right of the victim.

A scrap of knowledge about sublime things is worth more than any amount about trivialities.

Fear is such a powerful emotion for humans that when we allow it to take us over, it drives compassion right out of our hearts.

To live well is to work well, to show a good activity.

Humility is the mark of a genuine disciple.