He has all of the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire.

You have no idea what it is like to constantly disappoint people. You see it the moment you meet them. You see in their eyes that they expected something so entirely different, and here they are meeting... you.

The outpouring of support from millions of people in the immediate aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti has been impressive.

Every time that I think of the crucifixion of Christ, I commit the sin of envy.

The generality of virtuous women are like hidden treasures, they are safe only because nobody has sought after them.