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

— Fulton J. Sheen The Armor of God (1943)

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

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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.

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Economic disorder is a symptom of spiritual disorder.

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The principle of democracy is a recognition of the sovereign, inalienable rights of man as a gift from God, the Source of law.

Whence Come Wars (1940)

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