St. Cyprian: "Charity is the bond of brotherhood"

“CHARITY is the bond of brotherhood, the foundation of peace, the mainstay and security of unity, which is greater than both hope and faith, which excels both good works and martyrdom, which will abide with us always, eternal with God in the kingdom of heaven.”

~St. Cyprian of Carthage, bishop and martyr (c. 200 – Sept. 14, 258): On Patience, 15.