Peace is worth more than all worldly possessions; in addition, God rewards it even in this life.

Charity is the cement which binds Communities to God and persons to one another . . .

Remember, Monsieur that roses are not gathered except in the midst of thorns and that heroic acts of virtue are accomplished only in weakness.

Experience has shown us that virtue puts down only shallow roots in those who are there for just a short time

[L]ove is inventive to infinity.

[P]resent misfortune presupposes good luck in the future.

...a great good is worth being long desired.