Fear is such a powerful emotion for humans that when we allow it to take us over, it drives compassion right out of our hearts.

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.

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

Do not wish to jump immediately from the streams to the sea, because one has to go through easier things to the more difficult.

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

Practical sciences proceed by building up; theoretical science by resolving into components.

Without doubt one is allowed to resist against the unjust aggressor to one's life, one's goods or one's physical integrity; sometimes, even 'til the aggressor's death... In fact, this act is aimed at preserving one's life or one's goods and to make the aggressor powerless. Thus, it is a good act, which is the right of the victim.