Fear is nothing but idleness of the will.

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

When we identify the thoughts that keep us from seeing others as they truly are we prepare the ground for real love.

If God is really my Father, I have rights, and He has responsibilities. I hereby claim my birthright to be protected, educated, and provided for!

I mean, death is a serious thing, certainly not to be sneezed at.

The most important thing about you is what comes to your mind when you think of God.

I wouldn't go to war over Ukraine.

Running is just such a monastery- a retreat, a place to commune with God and yourself, a place for psychological and spiritual renewal.

To consider the degree of concord which ultimately prevailed as less than a miracle.

I think the fact that we allow guns in our country is the main problem with school shootings.

I cried when I found out I was a finalist, I kind of went limp when they called my name. I felt like my spirit jumped out of my body, and I was just flesh - it was just amazing.

About seven years later I was given a book about the periodic table of the elements. For the first time I saw the elegance of scientific theory and its predictive power.