Even in waging war, cherish the spirit of peace-maker; that, by conquering those whom you attack, you may lead them back to the advantages of peace.

It is easy to want things from the Lord and yet not want the Lord Himself, as though the gift could ever be preferable to the Giver.

We count on God's mercy for our past mistakes, on God's love for our present needs, on God's sovereignty for our future.

Because I do it with one small ship, I am called a terrorist. You do it with a whole fleet and are called an emperor.

All plenty which is not my God is poverty to me.

If But for the Mercy of my Lord, that my paradise becomes a woman's hell.

Watch, O Lord, with those who wake, or watch or weep tonight, and give your angels charge over those who sleep. Tend your sick ones, O Lord Jesus Christ; rest your weary ones; bless your dying ones; soothe your suffering ones; pity your afflicted ones; shield your joyous ones; and all for your love's sake. Amen.