I'm a big fan of community, and I think independence is over-rated.
Whatever is the object of a saint's hope is the subject of his prayer.
The moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves too. Whatever you think you can do, or believe you can do, begin it. Action has magic, power and grace.
You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him.
If you want a wise answer, ask a reasonable question.
I have come to the frightening conclusion that I am the decisive element. It is my personal approach that creates the climate. It is my daily mood that makes the weather. . . . In all situations, it is my response that decides whether a crisis is escalated or de-escalated, and a person is humanized or is dehumanized.
Everything is hard before it is easy.
To the modern spirit nothing is, or can be rightly known, except relatively and under conditions.
There is precious little hope to be got out of whatever keeps us industrious, but there is a chance for us whenever we cease work and become stargazers.
The sacrifice of personal existence is necessary to secure the preservation of the species.
Beauty comes in all ages, colors, shapes, and forms. God never makes junk.