By respect for life we become religious in a way that is elementary, profound and alive.

It is not enough to merely exist. It's not enough to say, 'I'm earning enough to live and support my family. I do my work well. I'm a good parent.' That's all very well. But you must do something more.

Jesus as a concrete historical personality remains a stranger to our time, but His spirit, which lies hidden in His words, is known in simplicity, and its influence is direct.

Profound love demands a deep conception and out of this develops reverence for the mystery of life. It brings us close to all beings, to the poorest and smallest as well as all others.

In resigning ourselves to our fate without a struggle, we are guilty of inhumanity.

We are all so much together, but we are all dying of loneliness.

Reverence for life is the highest court of appeal.