Kolbe Quotes

#1. Maximilian Kolbe : (1894-1941), what an amazing life! A role model to me and to millions of people around the world. He wanted to be one of the greatest saints in the world. I want to be "A gift from God to Mankind", the meaning of my first name : Teddy.

Teddy Crispin

#2. I would rather be known as 'Jim Kolbe, the trade expert in Congress who happens to be gay,' rather than 'Jim Kolbe, gay congressman from Arizona.'

Jim Kolbe

#3. Jesus honored her before all ages, and will honor her for all ages. No one comes to Him, nor even near Him, no one is saved or sanctified, if he too will not honor her. This is the lot of Angels and of men.

Maximilian Kolbe

#4. I write about my feelings, things that happen in my life and experiences.

Aaron Carter

#5. If anyone does not wish to have Mary Immaculate for his Mother, he will not have Christ for his Brother.

Maximilian Kolbe

#6. The whole world is a large Niepokalanow where the Father is God, the mother the Immaculata, the elder brother the Lord Jesus in all the tabernacles of the world, and the younger brothers the people.

Maximilian Kolbe

#7. People shout out for songs and I don't even remember writing them.

Bobby Womack

#8. The most deadly poison of our times is indifference. And this happens, although the praise of God should know no limits. Let us strive, therefore, to praise Him to the greatest extent of our powers.

Maximilian Kolbe

#9. My aim is to institute perpetual adoration," he said, for this is the "the most important activity.

Maximilian Kolbe

#10. History does not record anywhere a religion that has any rational basis. Religion is a crutch for people not strong enough to stand up to the unknown without help.

Robert A. Heinlein

#11. The conflict with Hell cannot be maintained by men, even the most clever. The Immaculata alone has from God the promise of victory over Satan.

Maximilian Kolbe

#12. I've never denied my sexual orientation. I just don't make a point of it. It isn't what I do. Clearly, I'm known for the work I've done on trade and Social Security.

Jim Kolbe

#13. With rue my heart is laden For golden friends I had, For many a rose-lipped maiden And many a lightfoot lad.

A.E. Housman

#14. As much as the social conservatives might not like to hear it, there will be a time when your grandchildren say: 'What was the argument with gay marriage? Who cares?'

Jim Kolbe

#15. The Immaculate alone has from God the promise of victory over Satan. She seeks souls that will consecrate themselves entirely to her, that will become in her hands forceful instruments for the defeat of Satan and the spread of God's kingdom.

Maximilian Kolbe

#16. I do favor guest workers, H1B visas and student visas.

Jim Kolbe

#17. Tim Bee has demonstrated his toughness and his compassion, his ability to lead while at the same time listening to others. These are skills few people in public life have. We need Tim Bee working for us in Congress.

Jim Kolbe

#18. Prayer is powerful beyond limits when we turn to the Immaculata who is queen even of God's heart.

Maximilian Kolbe

#19. The most deadly poison of our time is indifference.

Maximilian Kolbe

#20. But if you must be clever, then be clever. Be brave. Sleep with fists closed and shoot straight.

Catherynne M Valente

#21. For Jesus Christ I am prepared to suffer still more.

Maximilian Kolbe

#22. I've had Susan Sarandon play my mom, and now Lesley Ann Warren has played my mom, so if I could have Debra Winger play my mom, then I would have the trifecta of my favorite actresses playing my mother.

Jenna Fischer

#23. Be a Catholic: When you kneel before an altar, do it in such a way that others may be able to recognize that you know before whom you kneel.

Maximilian Kolbe