The theologian considers sin mainly as an offence against God; the moral philosopher as contrary to reasonableness.

One aspect of neighbourly love is that we must not merely will our neighbours good, but actually work to bring it about.

The test of the artist does not lie in the will with which he goes to work, but in the excellence of the work he produces.

If you can live amid injustice without anger, you are immoral as well as unjust.

Eternity is called whole, not because it has parts, but because it is lacking in nothing.

He who achieves power by violence does not truly become lord or master.

Sorrow can be alleviated by good sleep, a bath and a glass of wine.