There are two ways of attaining an important end, force and perseverance; the silent power of the latter grows irresistible with time.

There is nothing at all in life, except what we put there.

We are always looking into the future, but we see only the past.

We expect everything and are prepared for nothing.

Death is the justification of all the ways of the Christian, the last end of all his sacrifices, the touch of the Great Master which completes the picture.

Strength alone knows conflict, weakness is born vanquished.

We reform others unconsciously when we walk uprightly.