Christ's flock is made up of sheep that not only listen to their shepherd, but are also able to recognize his voice, to follow him, faithfully and with full awareness, on the pastures of eternal life.
Men are like wine - some turn to vinegar, but the best improve with age.
I am able to follow my own death step by step. Now I move softly towards the end.
See everything, overlook a great deal, correct a little.
The true and solid peace of nations consists not in equality of arms, but in mutual trust alone.
The family is the first essential cell of human society.
