"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."
"I receive Thee ransom of my soul. For love of Thee have I studied and kept vigil toiled preached and taught…"
"The truth of our faith becomes a matter of ridicule among the infidels if any Catholic, not gifted with the necessary scientific learning, presents as dogma what scientific scrutiny shows to be false."
"The things that we love tell us what we are."
"Moral science is better occupied when treating of friendship than of justice."