Creative Quotations from Pope John XXIII (1881-1963) born Nov 25 Italian born religious leader; He was the Catholic Popular Pope, noted for his openness.

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Creative Quotations from Pope John XXIII (1881-1963) born Nov 25 Italian born religious leader; He was the Catholic Popular Pope, noted for his openness to change.

A peaceful man does more good than a learned one.

See everything; overlook a great deal; correct a little.

I wake at night and begin to think about a serious problem and decide I must tell the pope about it. Then I wake up completely and remember that I am the pope!

but the best improve with age. Men are like wine. Some turn to vinegar, but the best improve with age.

Here I am at the end of the road and at the top of the heap.

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