Living together is an art. It's a patient art, it's a beautiful art, it's fascinating.

A little bit of mercy makes the world less cold and more just.

The real power is love, that which empowers others, that which arouses action, that which no chain is able to hold back, for even on the Cross or on the death bed one is able to love. One does not need youthful beauty, nor recognition or approval, nor money or prestige. Let love simply bloom...and it is unstoppable.

How does St. Joseph exercise his role as protector? Discreetly, humbly and silently, but with an unfailing presence and utter fidelity, even when he finds it hard to understand.

I don't like it when I hear it said: 'but these youth say stupid things!'

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.

There can be no renewal of our relationship with nature without a renewal of humanity itself.