- The examples of many brilliant men who had previously engaged in this inquiry but, as it seemed to me, without success, made me think it was an extremely difficult task. I might not have attempted it so soon if it hadn’t been widely rumored that I had already completed the inquiry.
- Seven gifts of the Holy Spirit (Wikipedia)
The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit are an enumeration of seven spiritual gifts first found in the book of Isaiah, and much commented upon by patristic authors. They are: wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord.