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

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

Because of the diverse conditions of humans, it happens that some acts are virtuous to some people, as appropriate and suitable to them, while the same acts are immoral for others, as inappropriate to them.

Sorrow can be alleviated by good sleep, a bath and a glass of wine.

Love works in a circle, for the beloved moves the lover by stamping a likeness, and the lover then goes out to hold the beloved inreality. Who first was the beginning now becomes the end of motion.

There is but one Church in which men find salvation, just as outside the ark of Noah it was not possible for anyone to be saved.

Every cell in us worships God.