He cannot have God for his Father who will not have the Church for his mother.

The Sacraments are the salvation of those who use them rightly, and the damnation of those who misuse them.

Though defensive violence will always be 'a sad necessity' in the eyes of men of principle, it would be still more unfortunate if wrongdoers should dominate just men.

When large numbers of people share their joy in common, the happiness of each is greater because each adds fuel to the other's flame.

Really great things, when discussed by little men, can usually make such men grow big.

Love, and do what you will. If you keep silence, do it out of love. If you cry out, do it out of love. If you refrain from punishing, do it out of love.

Let those who think I have said too little and those who think I have said too much, forgive me; and let those who think I have said just enough thank God with me.