Believing in progress does not mean believing that any progress has yet been made.

His biggest misgiving came from his concern about the loud crash that was bound to occur and would probably create, if not terror, at least anxiety behind all the doors. But that would have to be risked.

Faith, like a guillotine. As heavy, as light.

The relationship to one's fellow man is the relationship of prayer, the relationship to oneself is the relationship of striving; it is from prayer that one draws the strength for one's striving.

All language is but a poor translation.

Love has as few problems as a motor car. The only problems are the driver, the passengers, and the road.

Martyrs do not underrate the body, they allow it to be elevated on the cross. In this they are at one with their antagonists.