A society is in decay, final or transitional, when common sense really becomes uncommon. (G.K. Chesterton)

Tradition means giving votes to the most obscure of all classes, our ancestors. It is the democracy of the dead. Tradition refuses to submit...

The reformer is always right about what is wrong. He is generally wrong about what is right. (G.K. Chesterton)

Hitherto I have served you as a soldier; allow me now to become a soldier to God. (Saint Martin of Tours, +397)

The only real sadness, the only real failure, the only great tragedy in life, is not to become a saint." (French Catholic novelist Leon...

Peace is the tranquility of order (Saint Augustine)

Tolerance is an attitude of reasoned patience toward evil … a forbearance that restrains us from showing anger or inflicting punishment. Tolerance applies only...

The woman who fears the Lord is to be praise...Strength and dignity are her clothing. (Proverbs 31)

I am ready to die for my Lord, that in my blood the Church may obtain liberty and peace. (Saint Thomas a Becket, +1170)

This indeed is that most Holy Name which was so desired by the patriarchs of old, so anxiously longed for, so long awaited with...