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

Because philosophy arises from awe, a philosopher is bound in his way to be a lover of myths and poetic fables. Poets and philosophers are alike in being big with wonder.

A song is the exultation of the mind dwelling on eternal things, bursting forth in the voice.

Perfection of moral virtue does not wholly take away the passions, but regulates them.

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.

Good can exist without evil, whereas evil cannot exist without good.

Rarely affirm, seldom deny, always distinguish.