“Better to illuminate than merely to shine to deliver to others contemplated truths than merely to contemplate.”

“It is necessary for the perfection of human society that there should be men who devote their lives to contemplation.”

“There is nothing on this earth more to be prized than true friendship.”

“I would rather feel compassion than know the meaning of it. I would hope to act with compassion without thinking of personal gain.”

“Since faith rests upon infallible truth, and since the contrary of a truth can never be demonstrated, it is clear that the arguments brought against faith cannot be demonstrations, but are difficulties that can be answered.”

“The truth can be perceived only through thinking, as is proven by Augustine.”

“The human mind may perceive truth only through thinking, as is clear from Augustine.”