Every affliction tests our will, showing whether it is inclined to good or evil. That is why an unforeseen affliction is called a test, because it enables a man to test his hidden desires.

As water and fire oppose one another when combined, so are self-justification and humility opposed to one another.

Because God's justice is inexorable, it is hard to obtain forgiveness for sins committed with complete deliberation.

It is better to pray with good will for our neighbor, rather than to denounce him for every sin.

The sign of sincere love is to forgive wrongs done to us. It was with such love that the Lord loved the world.

Do not think about or do anything without a spiritual purpose, whereby it is done for God. For If you travel without purpose, you shall labor in vain.

Every sin that is left without repentance is a sin unto death, for which if even a saint shall pray, he shall not be heard.

Whoever prays for those who hurt him lays the demons low; but he who opposes his affronter is bound to the demons.

No one is as good and merciful as the Lord. But even He does not forgive the unrepentant.

If someone falls into any sin and is not sincerely grieved about it, it is easy for him to fall into the same thing again.

One who has sinned cannot escape retribution in any other way than by repentance corresponding to his sin.

Great life, great deeds.Great deeds, great blessings.

We who were born into privilege and opportunity were given these gifts with an expectation: to give them away.

We are not hypocrites in our sleep.

I just don't know any other word than "feminist" that describes a person who believes women are people.

I've been in a relationship for almost two years now, so I'm kind of locked in there. My mind doesn't even really remember when I was single, to be honest.

Self-love leads men of narrow minds to measure all mankind by their own capacity.

I want to write a book which is the history of comedy.

We won't just automatically click our heels and follow the Americans.

I dont marry bandmates just to go marrying bandmates.

The sovereign cure for worry is prayer.