The apostles and their successors are God’s vicars in governing the Church which is built on faith and the sacraments of faith. Wherefore, just as they may not institute another Church, so neither may they deliver another faith, nor institute other sacraments

When a highly successful leader retires after a long career, it is very unlikely that his successor will be of comparable caliber. Anyone of similar ability and drive would have gone somewhere else, instead of waiting in the wings for years for a chance to show his own leadership

The final test of greatness in a CEO is how well he chooses a successor and whether he can step aside and let the successor run the company.

We’re Vatican assassins. How complicated can it be?

I have to tell them that last night was a shameful train wreck filled with blind cuddly puppies.

It isn’t the ups and downs that make life difficult; it’s the jerks.

Let us not dread old age. Let us grow old graciously since the LORD Himself is with us in fullness of grace.

The LORD says, “I will help thee.” Strength within is supplemented by help without. God can raise us up allies in our warfare if so it seems good in His sight; and even if He does not send us human assistance, He Himself will be at our side, and this is better still. “Our August Ally” is better than legions of mortal helpers.

Procrastination is the thief of time, collar him.

Born out of concern for all beings.

Attachment leads to suffering.

What has made me successful is the ability to surrender my plans, dreams and goals to a power that’s greater than other people and greater than myself.

You will find the key to success under the alarm clock.

Success comes to those who become success conscious.

Success requires no apologies, failure permits no alibis

Every failure brings with it the seed of an equivalent success.

There is little success where there is little laughter

Think of yourself as on the threshold of unparalleled success. A whole, clear, glorious life lies before you

Success is not the result of spontaneous combustion. You must set yourself on fire

The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity

Despotism often presents itself as the repairer of all the ills suffered, the support of just rights, defender of the oppressed, and founder of order

Through every generation of the human race, there has been a constant war, a war with fear. Those who have the courage to conquer it are made free and those who are conquered by it are made to suffer until they have the courage to defeat it, or death takes them

Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can’t lose.

It is an easy thing for one whose foot is on the outside of calamity to give advice and to rebuke the sufferer.

Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.

Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value

The worst mistake a leader can make is to mentor no one, choose no successor and leave no legacy.