You can't see anything properly while your eyes are blurred with tears.

Pilate was merciful till it became risky.

It costs God nothing, so far as we know, to create nice things: but to convert rebellious wills cost Him crucifixion.

Here the whole world (stars, water, air, And field, and forest, as they were Reflected in a single mind) Like cast off clothes was left behind In ashes, yet with hopes that she, Re-born from holy poverty, In lenten lands, hereafter may Resume them on her Easter Day." (Epitaph for Joy Gresham)

It is better to forget about yourself altogether.

Hardship often prepares an ordinary person for an extraordinary destiny.

The sane would do no good if they made themselves mad to help madmen.