"It is not on the basis of human works, whether performed or foreseen, that God decrees to elect some based on unmerited grace and pass by (preterition) others based on proximate sinful works."

"The heart of man is a perpetual idol factory."

"God has his reasons for electing some and reprobating others, though these reasons are hidden from us."

"The most perfect way of worshiping God is to live a holy life."

"He who has God for his father has the church for his mother."