Freedom consists not in doing what we like, but in having the right to do what we ought.

Pervading nationalism imposes its dominion on man today in many different forms and with an aggressiveness that spares no one. The challenge that is already with us is the temptation to accept as true freedom what in reality is only a new form of slavery.

The future starts today, not tomorrow.

Stupidity is also a gift of God, but one mustn't misuse it.

You will reciprocally promise love, loyalty and matrimonial honesty. We only want for you this day that these words constitute the principle of your entire life and that with the help of divine grace you will observe these solemn vows that today, before God, you formulate.

Love is never defeated, and I could add, the history of Ireland proves it.