A good teacher does not get lost in the details, but points to what is essential so that the child or student can find meaning and joy in life.

It is now, more than ever, necessary that political leaders be outstanding for honesty, integrity and commitment to the common good. Thus will they be able to marshal the moral resources needed to face the demands of the present, and to pass on to coming generations a society of authentic justice, solidarity and peace.

Humility saves man: pride makes him lose his way.

Worshipping is stripping ourselves of our idols, even the most hidden ones, and choosing the Lord as the centre, as the highway of our lives.

Division within a Christian community is a very grave sin; it is the work of the devil.

I wish to extend an invitation to solidarity to everyone, and I would like to encourage those in public office to make every effort to give new impetus to employment, this means caring for the dignity of the person, but above all I would say do not lose hope.

Because if we destroy Creation, Creation will destroy us! Never forget this!