We tolerate shapes in human beings that would horrify us if we saw them in a horse.

Take away fear, and the battle of Freedom is half won.

A man is never so truly and intensely himself as when he is most possessed by God. It is impossible to say where, in the spiritual life, the human will leaves off and divine grace begins.

In imperialism nothing fails like success. If the conqueror oppresses his subjects, they will become fanatical patriots, and sooner or later have their revenge; if he treats them well, and governs them for their good, they will multiply faster than their rulers, till they claim their independence.

There are no rewards or punishments - only consequences.

Bereavement is the deepest initiation into the mysteries of human life, an initiation more searching and profound than even happy love.

Man will never be entirely willing to give up this world for the next nor the next world for this.