The supernatural light of the spirit is the only night from which the spirit can emerge alive. - Jacques Maritain

The truth of practical intellect is understood not as conformity to an extramental being but as conformity to a right desire; the end is no longer to know what is, but to bring into existence that which is not yet.

The first step to be taken by everyone who wishes to act morally is to decide not to act according to the general customs and doings of his fellow-men.

The day when efficacy would prevail over truth will never come for the Church, for then the gates of hell would have prevailed against her.