I no longer wield the power of the office for the government of the church, but in the service of prayer I remain, so to speak, within St. Peter's bounds. St. Benedict, whose name I bear as pope, shall be a great example in this for me. He showed us the way to a life which, active or passive, belongs wholly to the work of God. - Pope Benedict XVI

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It’s the great mystery of human life that old grief passes gradually into quiet tender joy.

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In order to attain the impossible, one must attempt the absurd. ― Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra

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In a strong relationship, you should love your companion more than you need them. ― Steve Maraboli

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When a great moment knocks on the door of your life, it is often no louder than the beating of your heart, and it is very easy to miss it.

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The glitter of the great world, you know, is only so much froth and spume: you may look in vain for happiness there. ― Jude Morgan

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Obama has no solutions. Obama has failed the country and its great citizens, and they don't like it when somebody such as myself speaks the truth about this - it hurts too much. -Donald Trump

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Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them. - William Shakespeare

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We learn from experience that men never learn anything from experience. - George Bernard Shaw

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The Universe doesn't like secrets. It conspires to reveal the truth, to lead you to it. ― Lisa Unger

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