To one who has faith, no explanation is necessary. To one without faith, no explanation is possible.
The theologian considers sin mainly as an offence against God; the moral philosopher as contrary to reasonableness.
Because we cannot know what God is, but only what He is not, we cannot consider how He is but only how He is not.
Love works in a circle, for the beloved moves the lover by stamping a likeness, and the lover then goes out to hold the beloved in reality. Who first was the beginning now becomes the end of motion.
Love is a binding force, by which another is joined to me and cherished by myself.
Music is the exaltation of the mind derived from things eternal, bursting forth in sound.
Sorrow can be alleviated by good sleep, a bath and a glass of wine.
Reason in man is rather like God in the world.
Law: an ordinance of reason for the common good, made by him who has care of the community.
