The theologian considers sin mainly as an offence against God; the moral philosopher as contrary to reasonableness.
To convert somebody go and take them by the hand and guide them.
Give, expecting nothing there of.
As the saints will rejoice in all goods, so will the damned grieve for all goods.
It is necessary for the perfection of human society that there should be men who devote their lives to contemplation.
I cannot go on.... All that I have written seems to me like so much straw compared to what I have seen and what has been revealed to me.