"Wishing, of all employments, is the worst."

"The shocked silence that followed was decidedly baffled. And even, possibly, a little thoughtful, if that w…"

"I have never dreamt of contesting the Church her right to remain faithful to herself, meaning to the comman…"

"Is it possible that he has already abandoned all hope of getting re-elected? Or does he plan to cancel the …"

"I don't want any promises, I won't have false hopes, I won't be romantic about myself. I can't live in thei…"

"From you, my boy, I expect no less than the completely preposterous and utterly calamitous."

"When Christians in a context of empire are unaware of the political implications of their faith, their Chri…"