Nothing great comes into being all at once.

It takes more than just a good looking body. You've got to have the heart and soul to go with it.

When we act pugnaciously, and injuriously, and angrily, and rudely, to what level have we degenerated? To the level of the wild beasts. Well, the fact is that some of us are wild beasts of a larger size, while others are little animals, malignant and petty.

Forgiveness is better than revenge, for forgiveness is the sign of a gentle nature, but revenge is the sign of a savage nature. the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace.

It's so simple really: If you say you're going to do something, do it. If you start something, finish it.

The cause of all human evils is the not being able to apply general principles to special cases.

We are not disturbed by what happens to us, but by our thoughts about what happens to us.