As the saints will rejoice in all goods, so will the damned grieve for all goods.

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

Because philosophy arises from awe, a philosopher is bound in his way to be a lover of myths and poetic fables. Poets and philosophers are alike in being big with wonder.

The blessed in the kingdom of heaven will see the punishments of the damned, in order that their bliss be more delightful for them.

The principal act of courage is to endure and withstand dangers doggedly rather than to attack them.

Law has the power to compel: indeed, the ability to enforce is a condition of the ability to command.

We can't have full knowledge all at once. We must start by believing; then afterwards we may be led on to master the evidence for ourselves.