Not one of us knows what effect his life produces, and what he gives to others; that is hidden from us and must remain so, though we are often allowed to see some little fraction of it, so that we may not lose courage.

O heavenly Father, protect and bless all things that have breath: guard them from all evil and let them sleep in peace.

The most difficult thing I have ever had to do is follow the guidance I prayed for.

Does my behavior in respect of love affect nothing? That is because there is not enough love in me.

The interior joy we feel when we have done a good deed is the nourishment the soul requires.

For animals that are overworked, underfed, and cruelly treated; for all wistful creatures in captivity that beat their wings against bars; for any that are hunted or lost or deserted or frightened or hungry; for all that must be put to death...and for those who deal with them we ask a heart of compassion and gentle hands and kindly words.

Truth has not special time of its own. Its hour is now - always and, indeed then most truly, when it seems unsuitable to actual circumstances.