Peace is the work of justice indirectly, in so far as justice removes the obstacles to peace; but it is the work of charity (love) directly, since charity, according to its very notion, causes peace.

It is requisite for the relaxation of the mind that we make use, from time to time, of playful deeds and jokes.

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

If a man deliberately abstains from wine to such an extent that he does serious harm to his nature, he will not be free from blame.

Nothing created has ever been able to fill the heart of man. God alone can fill it infinitely.

Justice is a certain rectitude of mind whereby a man does what he ought to do in the circumstances confronting him.

God's precepts are light to the loving, heavy to the fearful.