Be ever more obedient to God and He will save you.

It is patience that reveals every grace to you, and it is through patience that the saints received all that was promised to them.

Shun the praise of men and love the one who, in the fear of the Lord, reprimands you.

Take as an example the wisdom of Joseph and his submission. Do battle in chastity and service until you make yourself a king (cf. Gen. 41).

There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences.

Scientific truth is universal, because it is only discovered by the human brain and not made by it, as art is.

Thanksgiving is a sure index of spiritual health.

There was nothing medieval people liked better, or did better, than sorting out and tidying up. Of all our modern inventions I suspect that they would most have admired the card index.

When you start thinking about leaving, choose your moment carefully. Go out while you’re still on top, not when you’re no longer in control of events.

Only the heart knows how to find what is precious.

The diary will really try and tell people who you are and what you were. The alternative is writing nothing, or creating a totally lifeless, as it is leafless, garden.

Life in its highest state is understanding.

Excepting the infinite spirit, everything else is changing. There is the whirl of change.

A home is one of the most important assets that most people will ever buy. Homes are also where memories are made and you want to work with someone you can trust.