Saint Francis de Sales

Half an hour's meditation each day is essential, except when you are busy. Then a full hour is needed.

The bee collects honey from flowers in such a way as to do the least damage or destruction to them, and he leaves them whole, undamaged and fresh, just as he found them.

So many have come to me that I might serve them, leaving me no time to think of myself. However, I assure you that I do feel deep down within me, God be praised.

Before I die, I will preach to the Muslims in the Arab world. I will preach in Egypt, Lebanon, Syria and Iran. I will preach in Tehran. I will do it under the umbrella of God. And see its impact.

If every time you engage in a sex act, you go into a confession box, you will never accept your own sexuality.

I've learned that even the word 'jubilee' used in connection with the Reformation can give rise to discussions.