To live well is to work well, to show a good activity.

The highest manifestation of life consists in this: that a being governs its own actions. A thing which is always subject to the direction of another is somewhat of a dead thing.

There is nothing on this earth more to be prized than true friendship.

If all the sins of the flesh are worthy of condemnation because by them man allows himself to be dominated by that which he has of the animal nature, much more deserving of condemnation are the sins against nature by which man degrades his own animal nature.

As mariners are guided into port by the shining of a star, so Christians are guided to heaven by Mary.

Law; an ordinance of reason for the common good, made by him who has care of the community.

Bestow upon me, O Lord my God, understanding to know thee, diligence to seek thee, wisdom to find thee, and a faithfulness that may finally embrace thee.