"The family is threatened by growing efforts on the part of some to redefine the very institution of marriage, by relativism, by the culture of the ephemeral, by a lack of openness to life."

"Do not be afraid of making mistakes. Do not be afraid of making noise. Do not be afraid of getting into trouble."

"War is madness."

"Corruption is a cancer that destroys society."

"We cannot insist only on issues related to abortion, gay marriage and the use of contraceptive methods."