Temperance is simply a disposition of the mind which binds the passion.

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

Three conditions are necessary for Penance: contrition, which is sorrow for sin, together with a purpose of amendment; confession of sins without any omission; and satisfaction by means of good works.

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

Commemoration of Gilbert of Sempringham, Founder of the Gilbertine Order, 1189 Some there are who presume so far on their wits that they think themselves capable of measuring the whole nature of things by their intellect, in that they esteem all things true which they see, and false which they see not. Accordingly, in order that man's mind might be freed from this presumption, and seek the truth humbly, it was necessary that certain things far surpassing his intellect should be proposed to man by God.

Mercy without justice is the mother of dissolution; justice without mercy is cruelty.

Temperance is simply a disposition of the mind which binds the passion.