He who clearly and distinctly understands himself and his emotions loves God, and so much the more in proportion as he more understands himself and his emotions.

Those are most desirous of honor and glory who cry out the loudest of its abuse and the vanity of the world.

God is without passions, neither is he affected by any emotion of pleasure or pain. ... Strictly speaking, God does not love or hate anyone.

The mind has greater power over the emotions and is less subject thereto, in so far as it understands all things as necessary.