As the fishes that are taken in an evil net, and as the birds that are caught in the snare; so are the sons of men snared in evil time, when it falleth suddenly upon them.

We use our parents like recurring dreams, to be entered into when needed.

A simple grateful thought turned heavenwards is the most perfect prayer.

Whatever you're meant to do, do it now. The conditions are always impossible.

If a fish is the movement of water embodied, given shape, then cat is a diagram and pattern of subtle air.

Every child has the capacity to be everything.

Any human anywhere will blossom in a hundred unexpected talents and capacities simply by being given the opportunity to do so.

What's terrible is to pretend that second-rate is first-rate. To pretend that you don't need love when you do; or you like your work when you know quite well you're capable of better.

Things are not quite so simple always as black and white.

You have to be grown up, really grown up, not merely in years, to understand your parents.

There is nothing more boring for an intelligent woman than to spend endless amounts of time with small children.

Most people tend to think the best of those who are blessed with beauty

There is a deep light within my soul.

There’s no reason to cry over spilled milk. People cannot change the things that have already happened.

Good is not always good.

Develop success from failures. Discouragement and failure are two of the surest stepping stones to success.

I ignored the flashes of lightning all around me. They either had your number on them or they didn't.

Chopped down the tree of peace, but it will grow again.

True humility is absolute obedience and dependence on God. It puts Him first, others second, and ourselves third in all things.

Everywhere, I'm looking to reach elegance and intelligence.