Character is the aim of true education; and science, history, and literature are but means used to accomplish this desired end.

Everyone is possessed with an irresistible desire to know his relationship to the Infinite.

The greatest forces in the world are being used against families and traditional family values. These values are being undermined in subtle and in not-so-subtle ways. Because of this assault on family values, it takes all of your best efforts to fortify your family. It takes hard work and planning. It takes sacrifice. 'In the setting of the family...may I suggest that we give more of ourselves.'

Thoughts mold your features. Thoughts lift your soul heavenward or drag you toward hell. … As nothing reveals character like the company we like and keep, so nothing foretells futurity like the thoughts over which we brood. … To have the approval of your conscience when you are alone with your thoughts is like being in the company of true and loving friends. To merit your own self-respect gives strength to character. Conscience is the link that binds your soul to the spirit of God.

If our young people could but glimpse it, it would be the most powerful spiritual motivation of their lives!

I wish to emphasize the fact that our homes should be more attractive and that more of our amusements should be in the home instead of the streets.

Man's greatest happiness comes from losing himself for the good of others.