Monthly Archives: July 2018

and divine means as though there were no human ones. St. Ignatius Loyola Born July 31, 1491.  

 If you do, be sure you have more than enough talent. Merely to equal your predecessor, you must be worth twice as much. … To fill a great vacancy is hard, because the past always seems better. It isn’t enough … Continue reading →

Michael Todd

and later, if there is time, those that are accessory. Some what to triumph before they struggle. Others begin their studies with what matters least, and postpone what can bring renown and usefulness until the end of their lives…. Baltasar. … Continue reading →

When we are spoken to with malice…If they criticize something, it means they think highly of it. B. Gracian, S.J.

Arrows go through the body; bad words, through the soul…. Have your mouth full of sugar, and make words into candy even your enemies will like. The only way to be loved is to be gentle and pleasant. Baltasar Gracian, … Continue reading →

exist, and divine means as though there no human ones. A great master (Ignatius Loyola) gave that advice, and it requires no comment. Baltasar Gracian, S.J.

A little bit at a time, but often…. So learn this subtle lesson about giving: if the gift is to be appreciated, it should be much desired but cost little. Baltasar Gracian, S.J.

Find out first whether they’re being clever or simply vulgar. It isn’t always stubbornness; sometimes it is a trick. So pay attention and don’t get caught up in the former or cast down by the latter. No one demands more … Continue reading →

not to imitate it but to defend yourself from it. You own integrity can be ruined by the ruinous behavior of others But the honorable man does not forget who he is because of what others are. Baltasar Gracian, S.J.