The bending of men's hearts to believe and persevere are the supernatural fruits of God's eternal decree, and not the natural fruits of man's depraved and frail free-will.

As the wicked are hurt by the best things, so the godly are bettered by the worst.

There is nothing destroyed by sanctification but that which would destroy us.

To forsake Christ for the world, is to leave a treasure for a trifle, eternity for a moment, reality for a shadow

There are many who are lip servants but not life servants.

Truth reforms as well as informs.

We are not justified by doing good works, but being justified we then do good.

There must be fired affections before our prayers will go up.

The best way never to fall is ever to fear.

Was there any meaning to life or to war, that two men should sit together and jump within seconds of each other and yet never meet on the ground below?

Sometimes, what holds us back is a childish notion that there is danger in our success.

It is better to be alone then to be in a relationship, while you are trying to figure out what love means to you.

In fashion, women have more sensitivity, more sense of the body, so they know how things fit and feel. Yet there are not many women who study fashion. It's ridiculous.

I used to say of him that his presence on the field made the difference of forty thousand men.

Give now. Somewhere, someone feels crappy. You can help.

People perceive opera and classical as elitist - I disagree. I've always tried to mix the two, make it more accessible.

I'm not a perfect mom, but I'm perfect for my kids.

Give, if thou can, an alms; if not, a sweet and gentle word.

In the United States, I'm lucky; in Europe, I'm good.