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Too many people get credit for being good, when they are only being passive. They are too often praised for being broadminded when they are so broadminded they can never make up their minds about anything.

— Fulton J. Sheen Seven Words to the Cross (1979)

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One function of the angels is illumination, and the other function is that of being a guardian.

Life Is Worth Living (1951)

The very good never believe themselves very good, because they are judging themselves by the Ideal.

Peace of Soul (1949)

Anxiety increases in direct ratio and proportion as man departs from God.

Peace of Soul (1949)

Economic disorder is a symptom of spiritual disorder.

Peace of Soul (1949)

No man has need of religion who is self-righteous, who is all he wants to be and all he ought to be.

The Armor of God (1943)

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