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.

So, to detract from the perfection of creatures is to detract from the perfection of divine power.

If a man deliberately abstains from wine to such an extent that he does serious harm to his nature, he will not be free from blame.

When fear is excessive it can make many a man despair.

Wonder is the desire of knowledge.

Devotion is a certain act of the will by which man gives himself promptly to divine service.

Charity brings to life again those who are spiritually dead.