Quotes 1 – 5
A man has free choice to the extent that he is rational.
All the efforts of the human mind cannot exhaust the essence of a single fly.
Because philosophy arises from awe, a philosopher is bound in his way to be a lover of myths and poetic fables. Poets and philosophers are alike in being big with wonder.
Better to illuminate than merely to shine, to deliver to others contemplated truths than merely to contemplate.
By nature all men are equal in liberty, but not in other endowments. Quotes 6 – 10
Faith has to do with things that are not seen and hope with things that are not at hand.
How can we live in harmony? First we need to know we are all madly in love with the same God.
How is it they live in such harmony the billions of stars – when most men can barely go a minute without declaring war in their minds about someone they know.
It is requisite for the relaxation of the mind that we make use, from time to time, of playful deeds and jokes.
Love takes up where knowledge leaves off. Quotes 11 – 15
That the saints may enjoy their beatitude and the grace of God more abundantly they are permitted to see the punishment of the damned in hell.
The things that we love tell us what we are.
Three things are necessary for the salvation of man: to know what he ought to believe; to know what he ought to desire; and to know what he ought to do.
To one who has faith, no explanation is necessary. To one without faith, no explanation is possible.
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