Friendship is the source of the greatest pleasures, and without friends even the most agreeable pursuits become tedious.

For although the will cannot be inwardly moved by any creature, yet it can be moved inwardly by God.

Hold firmly that our faith is identical with that of the ancients. Deny this, and you dissolve the unity of the Church.

I receive Thee ransom of my soul. For love of Thee have I studied and kept vigil toiled preached and taught.

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.

How is it they live in such harmony the billions of stars - when most men can barely go a minute without declaring war in their minds about someone they know.

The splendor of a soul in grace is so seductive that it surpasses the beauty of all created things.