The natural idealism of youth is an idealism, alas, for which we do not always provide as many outlets as we should.

It is precisely our job as Catholics to speak the truth as plainly and precisely as we can.

Racism cannot be cured solely by attacking some of the results it produces, like discrimination in housing or in education.

It is well to be prepared for life as it is, but it is better to be prepared to make life better than it is.

The roots of racism lie deep in man's nature, wounded and bruised by original sin.

My parents had always preached the virtues of hard work. But hard work is one thing; economic struggle is another.

We must treat the disease of racism. This means we must understand the disease.