I found I had less and less to say, until finally, I became silent, and began to listen. I discovered in the silence, the voice of God

To pace about, looking to obtain status, looking to attain 'importance' - I can think of nothing more ridiculous.

There is no greater evil one can suffer than to hate reasonable discourse.

Never cease loving a person, and never give up hope for him, for even the prodigal son who had fallen most low, could still be saved; the bitterest enemy and also he who was your friend could again be your friend; love that has grown cold can kindle.

To be a saint is to will the one thing.

People demand freedom of speech as a compensation for the freedom of thought which they seldom use.

There are two kinds of geniuses. The characteristic of the one is roaring, but the lightning is meagre and rarely strikes; the other kind is characterized by reflection by which it constrains itself or restrains the roaring. But the lightning is all the more intense; with the speed and sureness of lightning it hits the selected particular points - and is fatal.