“The biggest human temptation is to settle for too little.”

-Thomas Merton

“Just remaining quietly in the presence of God, listening to Him, being attentive to Him, requires a lot of courage and know-how.”

-Thomas Merton

“We must make the choices that enable us to fulfill the deepest capacities of our real selves.”

-Thomas Merton

“The least of the work of learning is done in the classroom.”

-Thomas Merton

“Perhaps I am stronger than I think.”

-Thomas Merton

“We are not at peace with others because we are not at peace with ourselves, and we are not at peace with ourselves because we are not at peace with God.”

-Thomas Merton