Innocence in genius, and candor in power, are both noble qualities.

Divine Wisdom, intending to detain us some time on earth, has done well to cover with a veil the prospect of the life to come; for if our sight could clearly distinguish the opposite bank, who would remain on this tempestuous coast of time?

As we grow in wisdom, we pardon more freely.

Anyone who can see as far as tomorrow in politics arouses the wrath of people who can see no farther than today.

Prayer is more than meditation. In meditation the source of strength is one's self. When one prays he goes to a source of strength greater than his own.

Prayer is the life of the soul.

It is not enough to forgive; one must forget.