We are entirely in the care of Divine Providence, and it is very sweet to remain so in peace. The Cross is never lacking; may it be our consolation.

There are no difficulties except for those who worry too much about tomorrow.

We cultivate a very small field for Christ, but we love it, knowing that God does not require great achievements but a heart that holds back nothing for self.

Strength of character is certainly needed to face life in the world and to stand by right principles, especially in the age in which we live.

Do not look back to the past, nor forward to the future. Claim only the present, for it holds God's will.

Let us never lose courage or despair of God's mercy. We have only to humble ourselves before God in order to obtain grace to become all that we ought to be.

If we love Jesus, we shall be loved in return by Him, and that is perfect happiness.

He will never let the trial surpass the strength He gives you, and at the very moment you think yourself overwhelmed by sorrow, He will lift you up and give you peace.

Love aright and you will never be sad. Embrace God's will and you will be filled with joy and peace.

Strengthen in us, O God, the work You have begun in us.

Humility is the virtue that requires the greatest amount of effort.

Mute in that golden silence hung with green, Come down from heaven and bring me in your eyesRemembrance of all beauty that has been, And stillness from the pools of Paradise.

Achieving your goals depends more on the way you manage to push through the bad days, than shine on the good ones.

I am writing something very simple that will change you and change the world.

Our doctor would never really operate unless it was necessary. He was just that way. If he didn't need the money he wouldn't lay a hand on you.

I have the most profound respect for the Department of Justice and the FTC. We in Europe are a younger and I would say junior institution to the historical antitrust experience of the US.

Attractive things work better.

People are just dumb. They misunderstand.

I personally think that most people, most of the time, do the right thing. I just believe this. Otherwise, the world would be chaos, and it's not.

In the Bible, God uses brothel owners, pagan kings, murderers and mercenaries as instruments of good; at one point God even speaks to a guy named Balaam through his donkey.

For Zen students, a weed is a treasure.