Father, forgive them,' said Jesus, 'for they know not what they do' -- People of good sense whoever you may be, I will add, do not listen to them, for they know not what they say.

Weak people talk and do not act, strong people act and keep quiet.

When we love, we see the infinite in the finite. We find the Creator in the creation.

There is nothing more to controlling demons than to do good and fear nothing.

Everything is possible to him who wills only what is true! Rest in Nature, study, know, then dare; dare to will, dare to act and be silent!

Order is never observed; it is disorder which attracts attention because it is awkward and intrusive.

A good teacher must be able to put himself in the place of those who find learning hard.

There exists in nature a force which is immeasurably more powerful than steam, and by means of which a single man, who knows how to adapt and direct it, might upset and alter the face of the world.

If you wish to seduce an angel, you must play the part of a devil.

Judge not; speak hardly at all; love and act.

EVERY intention which does not assert itself by deeds is a vain intention, and the speech which expresses it is idle speech. It is action which proves life and establishes will

A scholar knows not to waste time rediscovering information already known.

Alexis, please mind your mouth. Cursing in Russian is still cursing.

Distractions can be disastrous if they are allowed, they will steal precious time and energy from most important things that matters in life.

Learn to do thy part and leave the rest to Heaven.

The simple fact that you care, that you want to do your best, that you strive to enjoy life and love, this makes you so much more than enough.

You go to movies to see people you love suffer - that's why you go to the movies. You don't go to see a movie about a guy who already knows he has a wonderful life.

I hate weddings,' she says. 'They make me feel so unmarried. Actually, even brushing my teeth makes me feel unmarried.

May my living be grace to those behind me.

One included all, and all were contained in one.

Sport allows us to engage in dialogue and to build bridges, and it may even have the capacity to reshape international relations. The Olympic Games embody perfectly this universal mission.