If the work of God could be comprehended by reason, it would no longer be wonderful, and faith would have no merit if reason provided proof.

The proof of love is in the works. Where love exists, it works great things. But when it ceases to act, it ceases to exist.

To do penance is to bewail the evil we have done, and to do no evil to bewail.

We make Idols of our concepts, but Wisdom is born of wonder

The universe is not rich enough to buy the vote of an honest man.

Ignorance is a dangerous and spiritual poison, which all men ought warily to shun.

You don't climb a mountain in leaps and bounds, but by taking it slowly.

Affliction strengthens the vigor of our soul, whereas happiness weakens it.

The Bible is a stream of running water, where alike the elephant may swim, and the lamb walk without losing its feet.

The holy universal Church teaches that it is not possible to worship God truly except in Her and asserts that all who are outside of Her will not be saved.

You cannot acquire the gift of peace if by your anger you destroy the peace of the Lord.

If you're silent for a long time, people just arrive in your mind.

Hard times arouse an instinctive desire for authenticity.

... only love begets love.

Some women make it look so easy, the way they cast ambition off like an expensive coat that no longer fits.

How about those people who don't need sleep? What are they called again? Successful? What a bunch of dicks they are.

Life is an endless process of self-discovery.

I don't want to beat people over the head with my political views. It's more about the humanitarian aspect of it.

Wisdom is to have dreams big enough not to lose sight when we pursue them.

I DON'T smoke anymore, except on National No Smoking Day as a protest against those who want to control our lives.

Latest survey shows that 3 out of 4 people make up 75% of the world's population.