History would be an excellent thing if only it were true.

The strongest of all warriors are these two — Time and Patience.

When one's head is gone one doesn't weep for one's hair!

Faith is the sense of life, that sense by virtue of which man does not destroy himself, but continues to live on. It is the force whereby we live.

In all human sorrow nothing gives comfort but love and faith, and that in the sight of Christ's compassion for us no sorrow is trifiling.

He felt that all his hitherto dissipated and dispersed forces were gathered and directed with terrible energy towards one blissful goal.

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.