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The sin of slavery is one of which it may be said that without the shedding of blood there is no remission.

Three conditions are necessary for Penance: contrition, which is sorrow for sin, together with a purpose of amendment; confession of sins without any omission; and satisfaction by means of good works.

There is no principle worth the name if it is not wholly good.

Are right and wrong convertible terms, dependant upon popular opinion?

War on the other hand is such a terrible thing, that no man, especially a Christian man, has the right to assume the responsibility of starting it.

The human voice can never reach the distance that is covered by the still small voice of conscience.

There is a sufficiency in the world for man’s need but not for man’s greed.

I reject any religious doctrine that does not appeal to reason and is in conflict with morality.

To be in good moral condition requires at least as much training as to be in good physical condition.

The rulers of the state are the only persons who ought to have the privilege of lying, either at home or abroad; they may be allowed to lie for the good of the state.