My children didn't choose to be born, I chose to have children. They owe me nothing, I owe them everything.

Since the day of creation, the fondest hopes of men and women have been to pass on to their children something better than they themselves enjoyed. That hope represents a spark of the Divine which is implanted in every human breast.

Few things make the life of a parent more rewarding and sweet as successful children.

You know, I have seven children, so I guess I know some things about life.

When I was growing up, my parents were almost involved in various volunteer things. My dad was head of Planned Parenthood. And it was very controversial to be involved with that.

Some people think that - excuse my expression here - that in order to be good Catholics we have to be like rabbits. No. Parenthood is about being responsible. This is clear.