Francis Spellman Quotes & Sayings

You've heard of the three ages of man - youth, age, and you are looking wonderful. — Francis Spellman

Pray as if everything depended on God, and work as if everything depended upon man. — Francis Spellman

We Americans want peace, and it is now evident that we must be prepared to demand it. For other peoples have wanted peace, and the peace they received was the peace of death. — Francis Spellman

Holiday and Holy Day, Christmas is more than a yule log, holly or tree. It is more than natural good cheer and the giving of gifts. Christmas is even more than the feast of the home and of children, the feast of love and friendship. It is more than all of these together. Christmas is Christ, the Christ of justice and charity, of freedom and peace. — Francis Spellman

This war in Vietnam is, I believe, a war for civilization. Certainly it is not a war of our seeking. It is a war thrust upon us and we cannot yield to tyranny. — Francis Spellman

When you say Yes, say it quickly. But always take a half hour to say No, so you can understand the other fellow's side. — Francis Spellman