A man should remind himself that an object of faith is not scientifically demonstrable, lest presuming to demonstrate what is of faith, he should produce inconclusive reasons and offer occasion for unbelievers to scoff at a faith based on such ground.

One day when Thomas Aquinas was preaching to the local populace on the love of God, he saw an old woman listening attentively to his every word. And inspired by her eagerness to learn more about her God whom she loved so dearly, he said to the people: It is better to be this unlearned woman, loving God with all her heart, than the most learned theologian lacking love.

Give, expecting nothing there of.

For loving draws us more to things than knowing does, since good is found by going to the thing, whereas the true is found when the thing comes to us.

Hold firmly that our faith is identical with that of the ancients. Deny this, and you dissolve the unity of the Church.

Charity brings to life again those who are spiritually dead.

Better to illuminate than merely to shine; to deliver to others contemplated truths than merely to contemplate.