Day by day, dear Lord, of thee three things I pray: to see thee more clearly, love thee more dearly, follow thee more nearly, day by day.

Satisfaction consists in the cutting off of the causes of the sin. Thus, fasting is the proper antidote to lust; prayer to pride, to envy, anger and sloth; alms to covetousness.

May we know You more clearly, love You more dearly, and follow You more nearly, day by day.

A good loneliness is better than a bad friendship.

Tess was my first experience of a woman who had inhabited her weirdness, moved into the areas of herself that made her distinct from those around her, and learned how to display them proudly.

I have coveted everything and taken pleasure in nothing

If we have no respect for our viewers, then how can we have any respect for ourselves and what we do?

Once I pull up to the stadium, for me it's all business. This is my job and I take it really serious.

Many people crave security and stability rather than risk-taking, and that doesn't make them any less American. They are the workers rather than the job creators, and all societies need both.

Our shadows, now parallel, now close together and joined, traced an exquisite pattern at our feet.

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Do something for the joy of doing it and pray you won't be punished.

A reflective, contented mind is the best possession.