There is in stillness oft a magic power To calm the breast when struggling passions lower, Touched by its influence, in the soul arise Diviner feelings, kindred with the skies.
To take up the cross of Christ is no great action done once for all; it consists in the continual practice of small duties which are distasteful to us.
Faith is illuminative, not operative; it does not force obedience, though it increases responsibility; it heightens guilt, but it does not prevent sin. The will is the source of action.
In this world no one rules by love; if you are but amiable, you are no hero; to be powerful, you must be strong, and to have dominion you must have a genius for organizing.
God created you to do him some particular service. He has given some work to you that he has not given to another. You have your mission. You shall do good.
