Pope John Paul II

"The true Christian can nurture a trustful optimism, because he is certain of not walking alone. In sending us Jesus, the eternal Son made man, God has drawn near to each of us. In Christ he has become our travelling companion."

"Do not be afraid. Do not be satisfied with mediocrity. Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch."

"The great danger for family life, in the midst of any society whose idols are pleasure, comfort and independence, lies in the fact that people close their hearts and become selfish."

"Faith and Reason are like two wings of the human spirit by which is soars to the truth."

"The ethos of redemption is realized in self-mastery, by means of temperance, that is, continence of desires."

"Do not abandon yourselves to despair. We are the Easter people and hallelujah is our song."

"Know what you are talking about."

"Faith and Reason are like two wings of the human spirit by which is soars to the truth."

"I hope to have communion with the people, that is the most important thing."