When you are nearer, you will understand how much your eyesight is deceived by distance. Therefore, push yourself a little harder.

The more souls who resonate together, the greater the intensity of their love... and, mirror-like... each soul reflects the other.

The path to paradise begins in hell.

L'amor che move il sole e l'altre stelle (The love that moves the sun and the other stars)

There is a gentle thought that often springs to life in me, because it speaks of you.

Remember tonight... for it is the beginning of always.

The secret of getting things done is to act!

Follow your path, and let the people talk.

Three things remain with us from paradise: stars, flowers and children.

In the middle of the journey of our life I came to myself within a dark wood where the straight way was lost.

Beauty awakens the soul to act.

There is no great love than the love of God.

We can destroy ourselves by cynicism and disillusion just as effectively as by bombs.

Springfield has always had a place in my heart.

[No] matter what a waste one has made of one's life, it is ever possible to find some path to redemption, however partial.

What I'd really like, Dad, is to borrow the car keys.

I am the presence standing here at this juncture of Time & Space- who else?

My only true harmony lies deep within my soul, wherever that is. I know that somehow I am in tune with the universe.

Holy Mother Church teaches us to end the year and also our days with an examination of conscience...to be grateful and to ask for forgiveness.

No one, though has to go to college to make or understand or enjoy art. Wonderful artists and critics - some of the best - have educated themselves.

Our Lord needs from us neither great deeds nor profound thoughts. Neither intelligence nor talents. He cherishes simplicity.