When the religious principles, like the philosophical, are translated into reality, sometimes the reality forces violence on you, and there is no escape from it, and then I don't think it's something you should try to hide your face from.

The best thing you can possibly do for a friend is to be his friend.

As does every young man studying philosophy, I naturally asked myself questions about the truth of all this, and about the meaning of freedom, predestination, and liberty of choice and so on. But to have asked questions of yourself about it, I think is not too important. Let's say - I remain - I remained a believer.

The most beautiful missionaries I saw were those who talked less about religion but who were very generous in their approach.

I do object to the sensationalism or even the voyeurism of doing things in church or out of church.

Our hopes are high. Our faith in the people is great. Our courage is strong. And our dreams for this beautiful country will never die.

Canada is seen to some as a confederation of shopping centres.