Those who desire only the good pleasure of God abide in peace even in the midst of failure, for God has not told us that He requires success of us.

There are no difficulties except for those who worry too much about tomorrow.

We cultivate a very small field for Christ, but we love it, knowing that God does not require great achievements but a heart that holds back nothing for self.

Strength of character is certainly needed to face life in the world and to stand by right principles, especially in the age in which we live.

Do not look back to the past, nor forward to the future. Claim only the present, for it holds God's will.

Let us never lose courage or despair of God's mercy. We have only to humble ourselves before God in order to obtain grace to become all that we ought to be.

If we love Jesus, we shall be loved in return by Him, and that is perfect happiness.

He will never let the trial surpass the strength He gives you, and at the very moment you think yourself overwhelmed by sorrow, He will lift you up and give you peace.

Love aright and you will never be sad. Embrace God's will and you will be filled with joy and peace.

Strengthen in us, O God, the work You have begun in us.

Humility is the virtue that requires the greatest amount of effort.

What I say is, a town isn’t a town without a bookstore. It may call itself a town, but unless it’s got a bookstore, it knows it’s not foolin’ a soul.

Enlightenment means taking full responsibility for your life.

If women were in charge, abortion would be a sacrament, an occasion of deep and serious and sacred meaning.

Women wearing men's clothes are chic, men wearing women's clothes make us fall on the floor laughing.

...what good would it do to shutter your windows, never dream of rainbows or find hope in promises? Why choose to walk away rather than hold your ground and fight for love?

Don't tell us about dreams – dream dinners aren't any good and we can't share them.

I typically go for a more classic aesthetic, though I like to contrast that with bold statement pieces throughout my house.

New World Order: The Rise of the Region-State

You'd better stay determined, because that's how our ancestors got us where we are.

The "we" voice is rare, and the communal impulse of the "we" is interesting to me.