Josemaría Escrivá

"You are too calculating. Dont tell me you are young. Youth gives all it can: it gives itself without reserve."

"First, prayer; then, atonement; in the third place, very much in the third place, action."

"True virtue is not sad or disagreeable, but pleasantly cheerful."

"All the things of this world are no more than earth. Place them in a heap under your feet and you will be so much the nearer to heaven."

"I am every day more convinced that happiness in Heaven is for those who know how to be happy on earth."

"With Gods grace, you have to tackle and carry out the impossible, because anybody can do what is possible."

"The understanding that so many people demand of others is that everyone should join their party."

"The higher a statue is raised, the harder and more dangerous the impact when it falls."

"Even in our times, despite those who deny God, earth is very close to Heaven."

"Those in love do not know how to say good-bye: they are with one another all the time."

"It is easier to bustle about than to study, but it is also less effective."

"For everyone, whatever his state — single, married, widowed or priest — chastity is a triumphant affirmation of love."