The meaning of what is said is according to the motive for saying it: because things are not subject to speech, but speech to things. Therefore we should take account of the motive of the lawgiver, rather than of his very words.

Man has free choice, or otherwise counsels, exhortations, commands, prohibitions, rewards and punishments would be in vain.

He who is dying of hunger must be fed rather than taught.

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

An act of love always tends towards two things; to the good that one wills, and to the person for whom one wills it.

The Eucharist is the Sacrament of Love; It signifies Love, It produces love. The Eucharist is the consummation of the whole spiritual life.

It is necessary for the perfection of human society that there should be men who devote their lives to contemplation.