Pope John XXIII – 11 Quotes

11 Quotes by Pope John XXIII

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

– Pope John XXIII

The true and solid peace of nations consists not in equality of arms, but in mutual trust alone.

– Pope John XXIII

It is easier for a father to have children than for children to have a real father.

– Pope John XXIII

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

– Pope John XXIII

Consult not your fears but your hopes and your dreams. Think not about your frustrations, but about your unfulfilled potential. Concern yourself not with what you tried and failed in, but with what it is still possible for you to do.

– Pope John XXIII

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

– Pope John XXIII

The family is the first essential cell of human society.

– Pope John XXIII

A peaceful man does more good than a learned one.

– Pope John XXIII

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

– Pope John XXIII

I have looked into your eyes with my eyes. I have put my heart near your heart.

– 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.

– Pope John XXIII