we are like children, who stand in need of masters to enlighten us and direct us; and God has prvided for this, by appointing His angels to be our teachers and guides. - saint thomas aquinas religionspiritualityangels
we not only live among men, but there are airy hosts, blessed spectators, sympathetic lookers-on, that see and know and appreciate our thoughts and feelings and acts. - henry ward beecher, "royal truths"