The soul is perfected by knowledge and virtue.

Now this relaxation of the mind from work consists on playful words or deeds. Therefore it becomes a wise and virtuous man to have recourse to such things at times.

Distinctions drawn by the mind are not necessarily equivalent to distinctions in reality.

The magnitude of the punishment matches the magnitude of the sin. Now a sin that is against God is infinite; the higher the person against whom it is committed, the graver the sin-it is more criminal to strike a head of state than a private citizen-and God is of infinite greatness. Therefore an infinite punishment is deserved for a sin committed against Him.

All that is true, by whomsoever it has been said has its origin in the Spirit.

A man should remind himself that an object of faith is not scientifically demonstrable, lest presuming to demonstrate what is of faith, he should produce inconclusive reasons and offer occasion for unbelievers to scoff at a faith based on such ground.

I receive Thee ransom of my soul. For love of Thee have I studied and kept vigil toiled preached and taught.