The things that we love tell us what we are. - Thomas Aquinas

"Love takes up where knowledge leaves off."

"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."

"The soul is like an uninhabited worldthat comes to life only whenGod lays His headagainst us."

"Faith has to do with things that are not seen and hope with things that are not at hand."

"I receive Thee ransom of my soul. For love of Thee have I studied and kept vigil toiled preached and taught…"