Contemplation is nothing else but a secret, peaceful, and loving infusion of God, which, if admitted, will set the soul on fire with the Spirit of love.

In the twilight of life, God will not judge us on our earthly possessions and human success, but rather on how much we have loved.

Whenever anything disagreeable or displeasing happens to you, remember Christ crucified and be silent.

In the inner stillness where meditation leads, the Spirit secretly anoints the soul and heals our deepest wounds.

To love is to be transformed into what we love. To love God is therefore to be transformed into God.

Live in the world as if only God and your soul were in it; then your heart will never be made captive by any earthly thing.

Silence is God's first language.

Where there is no love, pour love in, and you will draw love out.

Whoever does not seek the cross of Christ doesn't seek the glory of Christ.

In sorrow and suffering, go straight to God with confidence, and you will be strengthened, enlightened and instructed.

God leads every soul by a separate path.

When you stand next to beauty and know you’re not, you either feel inferior or you’re thankful for the ones who saw you and loved you anyway.

You're better than the life you've settled for. RISE to the challenge of your dreams! Don't just dream it - LIVE it!

Quotes are like cayenne pepper or some other strong spice: a little goes a long way, and too much is a disaster.

There are two choices available in duality - one side or the other side. Everyting is formed from that.

Great writing is great writing. It's as simple as all that.

Warriors always have a certain gleam in their eyes.

The remark has been made that in the Civil War the North reaped the victory and the South the glory.

People pay me for my thoughts and my dreams. I think in that sense I'm very fortunate.

Just because I write in the first person doesn't mean that all my songs are autobiographical.

If I could not go to heaven with but a party, I would not go there at all. Therefore, I am not of the party of federalists. But I am much further from that of the anti-federalists.