Monopolistic capitalism is to blame for this; it sunders the right to own property from responsibility that owning property involves. Those who own only a few stocks have no practical control of any industry. They vote by postcard proxy, but they have rarely even seen "their" company. The two elements which ought to be inextricably joined in any true conception of private property - ownership and responsibility - are separated. Those who own do not manage; those who manage; those who manage and work do not control or own.

A teacher who cannot explain any abstract subject to a child does not himself thoroughly understand his subject; if he does not attempt to break down his knowledge to fit the child's mind, he does not understand teaching.

Prayer is helplessness casting itself on Power, infirmity leaning on Strength, misery reaching to Mercy, and a prisoner clamoring for Relief.

The principle of democracy is a recognition of the sovereign, inalienable rights of man as a gift from God, the Source of law.

The only time laughter is wicked is when it is turned against Him Who gave it.

Our Lord did not ask us to give up the things of earth, but to exchange them for better things.

Civilization is always in danger when those who have never learned to obey are given the right to command.