We make ourselves a ladder out of our vices if we trample the vices themselves underfoot.
From Saint Augustine
We are certainly in a common class with the beasts; every action of animal life is concerned with seeking bodily pleasure and avoiding pain.
The same thing which is now called Christian religion existed among the ancients. They have begun to call 'Christian' the true religion which existed before.
The purpose of all wars, is peace.
No eulogy is due to him who simply does his duty and nothing more.
Humility is the foundation of all the other virtues hence, in the soul in which this virtue does not exist there cannot be any other virtue except in mere appearance.
The honors of this world, what are they but puff, and emptiness, and peril of falling?
If we did not have rational souls, we would not be able to believe.
I want my friend to miss me as long as I miss him.
Love, and do what you like.
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