It is not theft, properly speaking, to take secretly and use another's property in a case of extreme need: because that which he takes for the support of his life becomes his own property by reason of that need

That the saints may enjoy their beatitude and the grace of God more abundantly they are permitted to see the punishment of the damned in hell.

One day when Thomas Aquinas was preaching to the local populace on the love of God, he saw an old woman listening attentively to his every word. And inspired by her eagerness to learn more about her God whom she loved so dearly, he said to the people: It is better to be this unlearned woman, loving God with all her heart, than the most learned theologian lacking love.

To teach in order to lead others to faith is the task of every preacher and of each believer.

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

To one who has faith, no explanation is necessary. To one without faith, no explanation is possible.

Not everything that is more difficult is more meritorious.