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).

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

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

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

Making a decision to live a life of excellence, and living a life of excellence are two difference things.

I think the motive force of all our action is, after all, personal happiness.

There is no virtue so truly great and godlike as justice.

Of what use is it to please the herd? They are simply coarse animals - for all that is admirable in man is the artificial product of special breeding.

No magic. I do believe you might have taken it all with you when you went away.

Our righteousness doesn't depend on our present performance but on Jesus' finished performance.

I don't have the best family history heart-wise, so I really try to keep my heart strong.

All these young millionaires were anarchists, of course: when a man possesses everything it is the supreme luxury for him to deny society: for in that way he can evade his responsibilities

It's very important to set your place in a concrete environment. I think Chekhov said that the important thing when you have a play or any kind of novel is to set the roots in a concrete place.

Nothing but free argument, raillery and even ridicule will preserve the purity of religion.