“Despite everything else that’s facing us, and despite all the bleak news about people not believing and everything, it’s obvious that people do believe. The people of the archdiocese are people of wonderful faith.”

“Despite the immense challenges that we have faced and continue to face, we refuse to indulge in negativity or pessimism. We are an organization that believes in empowering people to be their best.”

“Despite the fact that hundreds of thousands of people have died — and that is a tragedy — I still believe that it was the right thing to do.”

“Hire for all jobs based on empathy. Employ people who care about people; everything else can be trained.”

“News is what people want to keep hidden and everything else is publicity.”

“These were people who believed everything about the Soviet Union was perfect, but they were bringing their own toilet paper.”

“In spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart.”

“I don't think young people are as demoralized as the media and government would like us to think. The obvious sign of that is how strong and how close personal connections are and how much people are able to build a life for themselves, despite all this stuff that's been thrown at them.”

“Yes, it was riveting. Despite everything, you knew there was goodness there. Something to believe in. Something which is good, pure and untainted by anything.”

“It is not facts, but rumors that cause emotions among the people. What is believed creates everything.”