If, like the prophet Noah, you have patience in the distress of the flood, Calamity turns aside, and the desire of a thousand years comes forth.

If, like the prophet Noah, you have patience in the distress of the flood, Calamity turns aside, and the desire of a thousand years comes forth.

The world is a bride of surpassing beauty-but remember that this maiden is never bound to anyone.

The lips of the one I love are my perpetual pleasure.

It is written on the gate of heaven: Nothing in existence is more powerful than destiny. And destiny brought you here, to this page, which is part of your ticket-as all things are-to return to God.

Love is simply creation's greatest joy.

The beauty of You delights me. The sight of You amazes me. For the Pearl does this... and the Ocean does that.