God's purpose for man is to acquire a seeing eye and an understanding heart." "God gave you life and bestowed upon you his attributes; eventually you will return to him." "The rewards of life and devotion to God are love and inner rapture, and the capacity to receive the light of God.

If you are a man of learning, read something classic, a history of the human struggle and don't settle for mediocre verse.

There is an invisible strength within us; when it recognizes two opposing objects of desire, it grows stronger.

There is some kiss we want with the whole of our lives.

The art of knowing is knowing what to ignore.

Open the window of your heart and let the Spirit speak

Discipline enabled Heaven to be filled with light; discipline enabled the angels to be immaculate and holy.