I did not ask for success; I asked for wonder.

He who is satisfied has never truly craved, and he who craves for the light of God neglects his ease for ardor.

Wonder rather than doubt is the root of all knowledge.

Celebration is a confrontation, giving attention to the transcendent meaning of one's actions.

The worship of reason is arrogance and betrays a lack of intelligence. The rejection of reason is cowardice and betrays a lack of faith.

Dear Lord, grant me the grace of wonder. Surprise me, amaze me, awe me in every crevice of your universe. Each day enrapture me with your marvelous things without number. ...I do not ask to see the reason for it all: I ask only to share the wonder of it all.

We may not know whether our understanding is correct, or whether our sentiments are noble, but the air of the day surrounds us like spring which spreads over the land without our aid or notice.