Benyamin Yosef Bria

"Justice always assumes that an individual's rights are guaranteed. We cannot talk about justice without speaking about rights. Regarding peace, we must see it in correlation with justice. Peace is possible only if justice prevails. Peace can only be created with justice."

"Plurality is a certainty that no one can deny. God created this world with diversity. Denying plurality is the same as opposing God's will."

"He was a quiet person, saying only as much as was needed. His thinking was clear and his talk not meaningless but substantive."

"He always proposed clear solutions."

"He was a leader who gave priority to dialogue and sincere love. His presence caused a great change in Balinese society and peace for Hindus."

"Bishop Doctor Benyamin Bria, who was active in human and social activities, has built togetherness and tolerance regardless of religious, tribal and group differences. May we follow his example."