How could we not turn to Mary for guidance? She is, after all, practically perfect in every way.

On seeing the bright side:

“In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun.”

On sticking to your word:

“That’s a piecrust promise.  Easily made, easily broken.”

On seeing beyond first impressions:

“Never judge things by their appearance…even carpetbags.”

On helping others reach higher:

“Sometimes a person we love, through no fault of their own, can’t see past the end of his nose.”

On taking victories where they come:

“Enough is as good as a feast.”