The truth of the Christian faith surpasses the capacity of reason.

Man cannot live without joy; therefore when he is deprived of true spiritual joys it is necessary that he become addicted to carnal pleasures.

Whatever is received is received according to the nature of the recipient.

The last end of every maker, as such, is himself, for what we make we use for our own sake; and if at any time a man make a thing for the sake of something else, it is referred to his own good, whether his use, his pleasure, or his virtue.

Love follows knowledge.

In a false person, sacraments do not produce any effect.

If the highest aim of a captain were to preserve his ship, he would keep it in port forever.