But let us not put our sights too high. We do not have to be saviours of the world! We are simply human beings, enfolded in weakness and in hope, called together to change our world one heart at a time. (163)

We discover that we are at the same time very insignificant and very important, because each of our actions is preparing the humanity of tomorrow; it is a tiny contribution to the construction of the huge and glorious final humanity

True peace can rarely be imposed from the outside; it must be born within and between communities through meetings and dialogue and then carried outward.

I am struck by how sharing our weakness and difficulties is more nourishing to others than sharing our qualities and successes.

People cannot accept their own evil if they do not at the same time feel loved, respected and trusted.

Those we most often exclude from the normal life of society, people with disabilities, have profound lessons to teach us

When we begin to believe that there is greater joy in working with and for others, rather than just for ourselves, then our society will truly become a place of celebration.