Every success in anything we should refer to the Lord and with the Prophet say: 'Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to Your name give glory' (Ps. 113:9).

Acquire a peaceful spirit, and thousands around you will be saved.

Whatever you do, do it gently and unhurriedly, because virtue is not a pear to be eaten in one bite.

Establish yourself in God and then you will be helpful to others.

That I am a monk and you are a layman is of no importance ... rather that we are both in the light of the Holy Spirit ... Acquire peace, and thousands around you will be saved.

Maintain a spirit of peace and you will save a thousand souls.

The true aim of our Christian life consists in the acquisition of the Holy Spirit of God.

The human spirit lies open to God alone, for it is a fathomless depth.

...it is up to us to add labors to labors in order to go from strength to strength (Ps. 83:7), and to come to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ (Eph. 4:13)?

He loves her for everything she is and is not. She’s old enough to appreciate that.

Music lifted our spirit.

...but now, driving past the billboard I realized that losing everything is death. A death that I crave and I don't want anyone to save me

To be loved is a strength. To love is a weakness.

A man who prays much in private will make short prayers in public.

Women's virtue is frequently nothing but a regard to their own quiet and a tenderness for their reputation.

Am I grumpy? I might be. But I think maybe sometimes it's misinterpreted.

If the regulars are to be put together, I believe they would prefer me to the other Cavalry Commanders.

I'm still dominant and that's what matters, ... But rain, snow, sleet, it doesn't matter. I'm going to go out and try and win a gold medal.

Self-respect to be nourished in the mind of the pupil, is one of the most valuable results of a well conducted education.