Similarly, anyone who wishes to understand the mind of the sacred writers must first cleanse his own life, and approach the saints by copying their deeds.

He (Jesus) became what we are that He might make us what He is.

You cannot put straight in others what is warped in yourself.

Christians, instead of arming themselves with swords, extend their hands in prayer.

God became man so that man might become a god.

Even on the cross He did not hide Himself from sight; rather, He made all creation witness to the presence of its Maker.

You will not see anyone who is truly striving after his spiritual advancement who is not given to spiritual reading.

Let us remember the poor, and not forget kindness to strangers; above all, let us love God with all our soul, and might, and strength, and our neighbour as ourselves.

Jesus that I know as my Redeemer cannot be less than God

The Holy and Inspired Scriptures are sufficient of themselves for the preaching of the Truth.

For no part of Creation is left void of him: he has filled all things everywhere.

It is a human propensity to refuse any change. After all, who desires to move out of their cosy caves and battle in this ever-developing world.

What makes us discontented with our condition is the absurdly exaggerated idea we have of the happiness of others.

I would think that you are more fluent with the rational. It has its appeal. But the irrational permits a greater exercise of ... shall we say, power.

Well, if you're waitin' for a woman to make up her mind, you may have a a long wait.

What you think is impossible in life actually is possible.

Without justice and love, peace will always be a great illusion.

I think I may define taste to be that faculty of the soul which discerns the beauties of an author with pleasure, and the imperfections with dislike.

Is it wrong to kill something that wants to kill you?

For my kids, I cook everything. We have dinner every night, pretty much, just the four of us: my husband and me and our two kids.

People who are well represented at trial do not get the death penalty.