"See what we are insisting upon; that the deeds of men are only discerned by the root of charity. For many things may be done that have a good appearance, and yet proceed not from the root of charity. For thorns also have flowers: some actions truly seem rough, seem savage; howbeit they are done for discipline at the bidding of charity. Love God and do whatever you please: for the soul trained in love to God will do nothing to offend the One who is Beloved. Whether thou hold thy peace, through love hold thy peace; whether thou cry out, through love cry out; whether thou correct, through love correct; whether thou spare, through love do thou spare: let the root of love be within, of this root can nothing spring but what is good." - St. Augustine "You took these lesser things, and you drove them from me in Your great grace; and there in their place you have given me Yourself O God; you, O God, are my sovereign Joy."