Now this relaxation of the mind from work consists on playful words or deeds. Therefore it becomes a wise and virtuous man to have recourse to such things at times.

Happiness is secured through virtue; it is a good attained by man's own will.

Faith does not quench desire, but inflames it.

For it is necessary in every practical science to proceed in a composite (i.e. deductive) manner. On the contrary in speculative science, it is necessary to proceed in an analytical manner by breaking down the complex into elementary principles.

It is necessary to posit something which is necessary of itself, and has no cause of its necessity outside of itself but is the cause of necessity in other things. And all people call this thing God.

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

How can we live in harmony? First we need to know we are all madly in love with the same God.