Shun the praise of men and love the one who, in the fear of the Lord, reprimands you.

It is patience that reveals every grace to you, and it is through patience that the saints received all that was promised to them.

Be ever more obedient to God and He will save you.

Take as an example the wisdom of Joseph and his submission. Do battle in chastity and service until you make yourself a king (cf. Gen. 41).

If you take care of someone, it does not mean that one should take care of you, someone other will be/has been sent by the God for you

Government leaders are amazing. So often it seems they are the last to know what the people want.

In the city fields Contemplating cherry-trees...Strangers are like friends

Sociopath. A label given, and a title received. A definition adorned? Or perhaps a ribbon atop a word.

Don't let your will roar when your power only whispers.

...when a reporter is quoting Sid Blumenthal on president Bush, you know he's scraping the barrel.

I’m in love with everyone I’ve ever met in one way or another. I’m just a crazy, unhinged disaster of a human being.

I have learned, as a rule of thumb, never to ask whether you can do something. Say, instead, that you are doing it. Then fasten your seat belt. The most remarkable things follow.

I think the game has opened up, and that's why I decided to come back and try to be a part of it.

A laugh, to be joyous, must flow from a joyous heart, for without kindness, there can be no true joy.