When they are assailed by despair, young people should let universal concerns into their lives.

It's not enough to attend church and pray every Sunday; you have to act.

A smile costs less than electricity, but gives much light .

Illness has always brought me nearer to a state of grace.

It's true that humanity has seen a succession of crises, wars and atrocities, but this negative side is offset by advances in technology and cultural exchanges.

I came from a wealthy family. I made over my share of the estate to various charities.

After the war, prompted by the Cardinal Archbishop of Paris, I entered Parliament so that a priest could speak out for the poor, as canon law at that time still permitted.

My family background was deeply Christian.

The process of my transformation came to a head with my discovery of St. Francis of Assisi during a pilgrimage I went on with a scout troop from my school.

Those seven years in the cloister were the key to my life.

People are needed to take up the challenge, strong people, who proclaim the truth, throw it in people's faces, and do what they can with their own two hands.

Leave no path untaken.

I see you brought along your violent little girlfriend. What a nice surprise!" - Saint Dane (The Reality Bug)

Decision and purpose directed actions define destination.

Nothing ventured nothing gained.

Can we ever really know anyone well? Lets just say we often found ourselves in each others company and neither of us minded.

Nobody who gets enough food and clothing in a world where most are hungry and cold has any business to talk about 'misery.'

Like Ivan [Reitman] has said, there's a lot that a life encompasses.

I've never been able to contemplate failure. Success is everything.

They're all personal and self-created challenges that I think I've overcome within myself. Being confident enough to get on stage and play, things like that.