Author: Pope John XXIII

Quotes

I must consider myself as the man of the cross and love the one that God gives me without thinking any further.

I must consider myself as the man of the cross and love the one that God gives me without thinking any further.

- Pope John XXIII

Authority is mainly a moral power; therefore, it must first call upon the conscience, that is, upon the duty that each person has to contribute willingly to the common good.

Authority is mainly a moral power; therefore, it must first call upon the conscience, that is, upon the duty that each person has to contribute willingly to the common good.

- Pope John XXIII

It is now for the Catholic Church to bend herself to her work with calmness and generosity. It is for you to observe her with renewed and friendly attention.

It is now for the Catholic Church to bend herself to her work with calmness and generosity. It is for you to observe her with renewed and friendly attention.

- Pope John XXIII

I am able to follow my own death step by step. Now I move softly towards the end.

I am able to follow my own death step by step. Now I move softly towards the end.

- Pope John XXIII

Italians come to ruin most generally in three ways, women, gambling, and farming. My family chose the slowest one.

Italians come to ruin most generally in three ways, women, gambling, and farming. My family chose the slowest one.

- Pope John XXIII

Men are like wine - some turn to vinegar, but the best improve with age.

Men are like wine - some turn to vinegar, but the best improve with age.

- Pope John XXIII

See everything, overlook a great deal, correct a little.

See everything, overlook a great deal, correct a little.

- Pope John XXIII

A peaceful man does more good than a learned one.

A peaceful man does more good than a learned one.

- Pope John XXIII

Every Christian must be convinced of his fundamental and vital duty of bearing witness to the truth in which he believes and the grace that has transformed him.

Every Christian must be convinced of his fundamental and vital duty of bearing witness to the truth in which he believes and the grace that has transformed him.

- Pope John XXIII

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