“Compromise, communicate, and never go to bed angry - the three pieces of advice gifted and regifted to all newlyweds.”

“I go to bed angry and I get up angrier every morning.”

“A good compromise leaves everyone angry.”

“Q: What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
JM: Never get into a situation you can’t get out of. I really have stuck to it, because it’s good advice for all walks of live.”

“A growing community must integrate three elements: a life of silent prayer, a life of service and above all of listening to the poor, and a community life through which all its members can grow in their own gift.”

“Marriage is compromise and hard work, and then more hard work and communication and compromise. And then work. Abandon all hope, ye who enter.”

“To offer advice to an angry man, is like blowing against a tempest.”

“The bed is a metaphysical piece of furniture.”

“They remembered bed and took the gift of sleep.”

“When your mother asks, "Do you want a piece of advice?" it's a mere formality. It doesn't matter if you answer yes or no. You're going to get it anyway.”