A critic is a man who expects miracles.

- James Gibbons

Berlioz says nothing in his music, but he says it magnificently.

- James Gibbons

We do not attach any intrinsic value to the Cross; this would be sinful and idolatrous. Our veneration is referred to Him who died upon it.

- James Gibbons

Like all valuable commodities, truth is often counterfeited.

- James Gibbons

There are no working hours for leaders.

- James Gibbons

No great thing comes to any person unless that person has courage.

- James Gibbons

There are no office hours for leaders.

- James Gibbons

Every man has a mission from God to help his fellow beings.

- James Gibbons

Reform must come from within, not from without. You cannot legislate for virtue.

- James Gibbons