I used to believe that prayer changes things, but now I know that prayer changes us, and we change things.

All fixed set patterns are incapable of adaptability or pliability. The truth is outside of all fixed patterns.

He who has so little knowledge of human natures as to seek happiness by changing anything but his own disposition will waste his life in fruitless efforts.

Change how you see and see how you change.

What is conservatism? Is it not adherence to the old and tried, against the new and untried?

Have to and get to—both are choices. One is negative and one is positive. Choose the right one and it can change your life.

God, give us the grace to accept with serenity the things that cannot be changed, courage to change the things which should be changed, and the wisdom to distinguish the one from the other.

As you start to walk on the way, the way appears.

Faith in yourself matters.

To one who has faith, no explanation is necessary. To one without faith, no explanation is possible.