Feast of Francis of Assisi, Friar, Deacon, Founder of the Friars Minor, 1226 The gaps in his education were of marvelous service to him. More learned, the formal logic of the schools would have robbed him of that flower of simplicity which is the great charm of his life; he would have seen the whole extent of the sore of the Church, and would no doubt have despaired of healing it. If he had known ecclesiastical discipline, he would have felt obliged to observe it; but, thanks to his ignorance, he could often violate it without knowing it, and be a heretic quite unawares.

Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life.

One of the most important keys to success is having the discipline to do what you know you should do, even when you dont feel like doing it.

The greatest deception men suffer is from their own opinions.

Respect yourself if you would have others respect you.

When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on.

Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.

Without education, you are not going anywhere in this world.

Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see a shadow.

Set your target and keep trying until you reach it.