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Famous Pope John Paul II Quotes
“The measure of your success will be the measure of your generosity.”
Source: John Paul II and the Laity
“As the family goes, so goes the nation and so goes the whole world in which we live.”
“Stupidity is also a gift of God, but one mustn't misuse it.”
“Do not abandon yourselves to despair. We are the Easter people and hallelujah is our song.”
Source: The light of Christ: meditations for every day of the year
“Freedom consists not in doing what we like, but in having the right to do what we ought.”
Source: Celebrate the Third Millennium!: Facing the Future with Hope
“Social justice cannot be attained by violence. Violence kills what it intends to create.”
“Love is never defeated, and I could add, the history of Ireland proves it.”
Source: Pilgrimage of peace: the collected speeches of John Paul II in Ireland and the United States
“I have a sweet tooth for song and music. This is my Polish sin.”
Source: The Encyclicals of John Paul II
Source: The Far East Journey of Peace and Brotherhood
“I hope to have communion with the people, that is the most important thing.”
Source: Spiritual Pilgrimage: Texts on Jews and Judaism, 1979-1995
Source: Pilgrimage of peace: the collected speeches of John Paul II in Ireland and the United States