What can be accomplished by a few principles is not effected by many. But it seems that everything we see in the world can be accounted for by other principles, supposing God did not exist. For all natural things can be reduced to one principle, which is nature, and all voluntary things can be reduced to one principle, which is human reason, or will. Therefore there is no need to suppose God's existence.

The splendor of a soul in grace is so seductive that it surpasses the beauty of all created things.

A man's heart is right when he wills what God wills.

When the devil is called the god of this world, it is not because he made it, but because we serve him with our worldliness.

So, to detract from the perfection of creatures is to detract from the perfection of divine power.

Give us, O Lord, a steadfast heart, which no unworthy affection may drag downwards; give us an unconquered heart, which no tribulation can wear out; give us an upright heart, which no unworthy purpose may tempt aside. Bestow upon us also, O Lord our God, understanding to know you, diligence to seek you, wisdom to find you, and a faithfulness that may finally embrace you; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

The theologian considers sin mainly as an offence against God; the moral philosopher as contrary to reasonableness.