The two most important tools an architect has are the eraser in the drawing room and the sledge hammer on the construction site.
Each small task of everyday life is part of the total harmony of the universe.
(Her last words) Oh! I love Him! My God, I love You!
I prefer the monotony of obscure sacrifice to all ecstasies. To pick up a pin for love can convert a soul.
How happy I am to see myself as imperfect and to be in need of God's mercy.
Even now I know it: yes, all my hopes will be fulfilled. . . yes. . . the Lord will work wonders for me which will surpass infinitely my immeasurable desires.
The guest of our soul knows our misery; He comes to find an empty tent within us - that is all He asks.
Sayings designed to raise a laugh are generally untrue and never complimentary. Laughter is never far removed from derision.
The Republicans have a positive talent for self-destruction.
Never for a moment believe that the great body of the citizens of any State or States can deliberately intend to do wrong. They may, under the influence of temporary excitement or misguided opinions, commit mistakes; they may be misled for a time by the suggestions of self-interest; but in a community so enlightened and patriotic as the people of the United States argument will soon make them sensible of their errors, and when convinced they will be ready to repair them.
If you really want to escape the things that harass you, what you're needing is not to be in a different place but to be a different person.