“The way I see it, people should get around their differences and spend more time understanding their religion. In that way we will become a better person and be more accommodative of others. Among other things we will not become possessive, which is one of the root causes of fiction in relationships.”

— Dominic Su Haw Chiu

"Bishop Dominic Su 70th Birthday & 40th Anniversary of Priestly Ordination Celebration." https://www.catholic.my/shc/magazine/BishopSuInterview02.htm (December 5, 2009)

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