Complete abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.

Complete abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.

With renunciation life begins.

With renunciation life begins.

Renouncement: the heroism of mediocrity.

Renouncement: the heroism of mediocrity.

I'm not a self-made man. I cannot forget those who have sacrificed for me to get where I am today.

I'm not a self-made man. I cannot forget those who have sacrificed for me to get where I am today.

They had a dispute about a night out with the boys. But he finally decided to let her go.

They had a dispute about a night out with the boys. But he finally decided to let her go.

Patience permits us to cling to our faith in the Lord when we are tossed about by suffering as if read more

Patience permits us to cling to our faith in the Lord when we are tossed about by suffering as if by surf. When the undertow grasps us we will realize that we are somehow being carried forward even as we tumble. We are actually being -helped even as we cry for help.

Gifts must affect the receiver to the point of shock.

Gifts must affect the receiver to the point of shock.

One-half of knowing what you want is knowing what you must give up before you get it.

One-half of knowing what you want is knowing what you must give up before you get it.

I would rather be alone with dignity than in a relationship that requires me to sacrifice my self respect.

I would rather be alone with dignity than in a relationship that requires me to sacrifice my self respect.