Law; an ordinance of reason for the common good, made by him who has care of the community.

The theologian considers sin mainly as an offence against God; the moral philosopher as contrary to reasonableness.

The celebration of Holy Mass is as valuable as the death of Jesus on the cross.

Man should not consider his material possession his own, but as common to all, so as to share them without hesitation when others are in need.

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.

I would rather feel compassion than know the meaning of it. I would hope to act with compassion without thinking of personal gain.

Beware the man of a single book.