More quotes by 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."
"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."
"I hope to have communion with the people, that is the most important thing."
"Do not be afraid. Do not be satisfied with mediocrity. Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch."