To be complex does not mean to be fragmented. This is the paradox and the genius of our Canadian civilization.

Each of us is carving a stone, erecting a column, or cutting a piece of stained glass in the construction of something much bigger than ourselves.

Our horizon is the creation of a noble society to which, like the medieval builder of those glorious cathedrals, you will have added your conception, your artful piece of stone.

Sometimes we read or hear too much news that makes us fearful or suspicious of others. We can forget that most of the people that we know, or at least encounter regularly, are decent and friendly.

No one is so poor that they cannot give, and no one is so rich that they cannot receive.

As I go across the country and privately visit women's shelters and counselling centres, I am appalled that the most vulnerable people in our society are still women.

When you get on the boat that's saving you, don't pull up the ladder behind you

Her desires are mine. Her wishes are mine. Should even the world stand against her, my blade will be at her side. And should it fail to protect her, let my own existence be forfeit." - Ash

when river reaches for my hand, he actually grabs me by my heart. it’s always been like this.

If I had a choice, I would still choose to remain blind...for when I die, the first face I will ever see will be the face of my blessed Saviour.

You do not reform a world by ignoring it.

Don't be afraid of anyone. Imagine your life if you're not afraid of anyone.

There is no gain without struggle.

Opus Dei is an efficient machine run to achieve world power.

I do a lot of stairs, a lot of planks, a lot of squats, a lot of treadmill, a lot of screaming - and I do it four times a week.

That so many people respond to me is fabulous. It is like having a kind of Alzheimer's disease, where everyone knows you and you don't know anyone.

Adultery is a most conventional way to rise above the conventional.