The desire for fame tempts even noble minds.

Beware of bad Catholics.

Why is it that man desires to be made sad, beholding doleful and tragical things, which yet himself would by no means suffer?

The desire is thy prayers; and if thy desire is without ceasing, thy prayer will also be without ceasing. The continuance of your longing is the continuance of your prayer.

God is not greater if you reverence Him, but you are greater if you serve Him.

The Bible was composed in such a way that as beginners mature, its meaning grows with them.

Late have I loved Thee, O Lord; and behold, Thou wast within and I without, and there I sought Thee. Thou was with me when I was not with Thee. Thou didst call, and cry, and burst my deafness. Thou didst gleam, and glow, and dispell my blindness. Thou didst touch me, and I burned for Thy peace. For Thyself Thou hast made us, and restless our hearts until in Thee they find their ease. Late have I loved Thee, Thou Beauty ever old and ever new. Thou hast burst my bonds asunder; unto Thee will I offer up an offering of praise.