Whenever we think of Christ, we should recall the love that led Him to bestow on us so many graces and favors, and also the great love God showed in giving us in Christ a pledge of His love; for love calls for love in return. Let us strive to keep this always before our eyes and to rouse ourselves to love Him.

Anyone can carry his burden, however hard, until nightfall. Anyone can do his work, however hard, for one day. Anyone can live sweetly, patiently, lovingly, purely, till the sun goes down. And this is all life really means.

Harmony is one phase of the law whose spiritual expression is love.

As a lover or a dipsomaniac, I've no doubt of your being a most fascinating specimen. But as a combiner of forms, you must honestly admit it, you're a bore.

No—the trampling, driving extravert, the one who always feels impelled to Do Something and is never inhibited by doubts or qualms, by sympathy or sensibility.

I dote on myself. There is a lot of me and all so luscious.

Love always desires to bless the object of its affection.

Ask Him to fill your life until you overflow with His love — even for those you don't like!

Mothers hold their children's hands for a short while, but their hearts forever.

Western wind, when will thou blow, The small rain down can rain? Christ, if my love were in my arms And I in my bed again!

If you're in love it ought to make you happy. You ought to laugh.

Suddenly he was inside the radius of her perfume and kissing her breathlessly.