The essence of man is not what he is, but in what he is able to be.

Self-respect is the fruit of discipline.

Prayer cannot bring water to parched fields, or mend a broken bridge, or rebuild a ruined city; but prayer can water an arid soul, mend a broken heart, and rebuild a weakened will.

The degree to which one is sensitive to other people's suffering, to other (people's) humanity, is the index of one's own humanity

To abstain completely from all enjoyments may be easy. Yet to enjoy life and retain spiritual integrity - there is the challenge.

In the darkest night to be certain of the dawn...to go through Hell and to continue to trust in the goodness of God-this is the challenge and the way.

To pray is to dream in league with God, to envision His holy visions.