The State, in choosing men to serve it, takes no notice of their opinions. If they be willing faithfully to serve it, that satisfies.

You have sat too long for any good you have been doing. Depart, I say, and let us have done with you. In the name of God, go!

He who stops being better stops being good.

Catholicism is more than a religion, it is a political power. Therefore I'm led to believe there will be no peace in Ireland until the Catholic Church is crushed

Subtlety may deceive you; integrity never will.

I have learned that if you fear God, you have no one else to fear.

I desire not to keep my place in this government an hour longer than I may preserve England in its just rights, and may protect the people of God in such a just liberty of their consciences.

Work hard, trust in God, and keep your bowels open.

I beseech you, in the bowels of Christ, think it possible you may be mistaken.

A man never rises higher than when he does not know whither his path can still lead him.

Keep your faith in God, but keep your powder dry.

I love the ground under his feet, and the air over his head, and everything he touches and every word he says. I love all his looks, and all his actions and him entirely and all together.

I was brought up by a really proud, supportive family, so I have that sort of grounding.

I've worked with Morris Animal Foundation for more than 40 years now, and I'm so proud of all they've done to advance veterinary medicine for animals worldwide.

Little did I know that the sport I loved and the skills I learned would later play a role in my relationship with God.

God's trustiest lieutenants often lack official credentials. They may be professed atheists who are also men of honour and high public spirit.

If I could live my life over again, there is one thing I would change. I would want to be able to eat less.

He who wants to learn true humility should reflect upon the Passion of Jesus. (267)

Speak not nor act before thou hast reflected.

We should learn to understand natural selection, so that we can oppose any tendency to apply it to human politics.