There is in stillness oft a magic power To calm the breast when struggling passions lower, Touched by its influence, in the soul arise Diviner feelings, kindred with the skies.

It is almost a definition of a gentleman to say that he is one who never inflicts pain.

It's really not a difficult decision when you reflect on it, ... The situation is just so tenuous with where it's going to hit. You don't want to take any chances.

The reason why Christ is unknown today is because His Mother is unknown.

Every breath of air and ray of light and heat, every beautiful prospect, is, as it were, the skirts of the (angel's) garments, the waving robes of those whose faces see God.

Faith ventures and hazards . . . counting the costs and delighting in the sacrifice.

Fear not that thy life shall come to an end, but rather fear that it shall never have a beginning.