A kindness received should be returned with a freer hand.

- Ambrose

Our own evil inclinations are far more dangerous than any external enemies.

- Ambrose

If someone offends you, don't tell anyone about it except your elder, and you will be peaceful. Bow to everyone, paying no attention whether they res…

- Ambrose

The rich man who gives to the poor does not bestow alms but pays a debt.

- Ambrose

When we speak about wisdom, we are speaking about Christ. When we speak about virtue, we are speaking about Christ. When we speak about justice, we a…

- Ambrose

Prayer is the wing wherewith the soul flies to heaven, and meditation the eye wherewith we see God.

- Ambrose

Love is like a shadow, one can only catch it by falling into it.

- Ambrose

The devil tempts that he may ruin; God tests that he may crown.

- Ambrose

As in paradise, God walks in the Holy Scriptures, seeking man.

- Ambrose