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.

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

The knowledge of God is the cause of things. For the knowledge of God is to all creatures what the knowledge of the artificer is to things made by his art.

Mercy without justice is the mother of dissolution; justice without mercy is cruelty.

He that obstinately denieth the truth before men upon earth, wilfully refuseth his soul's health in heaven.

Better to illuminate than merely to shine.

The blessed in the kingdom of heaven will see the punishments of the damned, in order that their bliss be more delightful for them.