I despise the proper constructions and cases, because I think it very unfitting that the words of the celestial oracle should be restricted by the rules of Donatus [a well-known grammarian].

The proof of love is in the works. Where love exists, it works great things. But when it ceases to act, it ceases to exist.

To do penance is to bewail the evil we have done, and to do no evil to bewail.

If the work of God could be comprehended by reason, it would no longer be wonderful, and faith would have no merit if reason provided proof.

We make Idols of our concepts, but Wisdom is born of wonder

The universe is not rich enough to buy the vote of an honest man.

Ignorance is a dangerous and spiritual poison, which all men ought warily to shun.

You don't climb a mountain in leaps and bounds, but by taking it slowly.

Affliction strengthens the vigor of our soul, whereas happiness weakens it.

The Bible is a stream of running water, where alike the elephant may swim, and the lamb walk without losing its feet.

The holy universal Church teaches that it is not possible to worship God truly except in Her and asserts that all who are outside of Her will not be saved.

I won't sugarcoat shit. You're tiptoeing on the line between batshit crazy and sane.

they always mentioned his name. For her, it was as if they were constantly squeezing lemon juice on an open wound.

I'm not sure how much easier it is for a mother to balance her life now - have we simply swapped one set of restrictions for another?

I like people trying to do two things at once.

Love wants to be confirmed with concrete symbols, but recklessness loves instability.

Age must give way to youth, no doubt. But not yet, not yet.

I'd love to think that people in the future would gather in theatres, at conventions, and in darkened rooms, and read it out to each other.

We can see the Divine in each speck of dust, but that doesn't stop us from wiping it away with a wet sponge. The Divine doesn't disappear; it's transformed into the clean surface.

Look down from as high as possible. Look ahead as far as you can see. Then decide what to do.