If we live good lives, the times are also good. As we are, such are the times."

"O Holy Spirit, descend plentifully into my heart. Enlighten the dark corners of this neglected dwelling and scatter there Thy cheerful beams."

The confession of evil works is the first beginning of good works.

"We make a ladder of our vices, if we trample those same vices underfoot."

The people who remained victorious were less like conquerors than conquered.