Faith, amid the disorders of a sinful life, is like the lamp burning in an ancient tomb.
The injustice of men subserves the justice of God, and often His mercy.
He who has ceased to enjoy his friend's superiority has ceased to love him.
I can understand the things that afflict mankind, but I often marvel at God those which console. An atom may wound, but God alone can heal.
Old age is not one of the beauties of creation, but it is one of its harmonies.
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.