Most men seem to live according to sense rather than reason.

All that is true, by whomsoever it has been said has its origin in the Spirit.

If the highest aim of a captain were to preserve his ship, he would keep it in port forever.

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

The things that we love tell us what we are.

There is nothing on this earth more to be prized than true friendship.