We should not serve the poor like they were Jesus. We should serve the poor because they are Jesus.

We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do.

Joy is a sign of generosity. When you are full of joy, you move faster and you want to go about doing good to everyone.

I will never tire of repeating this: what the poor need the most is not pity but love. They need to feel respect for their human dignity, which is neither less nor different from the dignity of any other human being.

Thoughtfulness is the beginning of great sanctity. If you learn this art of being thoughtful, you will become more and more Christ-like, for his heart was meek and he always thought of others. Our vocation, to be beautiful, must be full of thought for others.

I was once asked why I don't participate in anti-war demonstrations. I said that I will never do that, but as soon as you have a pro-peace rally, I'll be there.

Every day I see Jesus Christ in all his distressing disguises.