"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."
"I receive Thee ransom of my soul. For love of Thee have I studied and kept vigil toiled preached and taught…"
"Better to illuminate than merely to shine to deliver to others contemplated truths than merely to contemplate."
"Moral science is better occupied when treating of friendship than of justice."
"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 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."