Anything done for another is done for oneself.

We declare, say , define, and pronounce that it is absolutely necessary for the salvation of every human creature to be subject to the Roman Pontiff.

There is no more harm in adultery than in rubbing one's hands together.

God has set popes over kings and kingdoms.

Silence gives consent. [Lat., Qui tacet, consentire videtur.]

Silence is the genius of fools and one of the virtues of the wise.

There is one fold and one shepherd.

It is necessary to salvation that all Christians be subject to the pope.

To know there is a better story for your life and to choose something other is like choosing to die.

We live in a world where value of creativity is measured by commercial success, and copyrights are mere instruments of financial benefit, not creative progress

You ought to pray for grace to handle the uncertainties in life.

Think before you eat.

I found motherhood a crash course in existentialism (what is my purpose in life, am I mistress or slave of my destiny, when the hell do I get some sleep?) and [the book] ROOM was the result.

I know not whence I came, nor whither I go, nor who I am.

Answer them critics with silence and indifference. It works better, I assure you, than anger and argument. . . .

I just don't want to be known as the actress who can sing. I want to be known as the singer who can act, too. It's great cross-promotion.

Being rich is an obstacle to loving. When you are rich, you want to continue to be rich, and so you end up devoting all your time, all your energy, in your daily life to stay rich.

We call them leaders because they go first, because they take the risk before anybody else does, because they will choose to sacrifice so their people will be safe and protected.