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The Church used to absolve sinners; today it has the gall to absolve sins.

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The Biblical prophet doesn't predict the future, but bears witness to the presense of God in history.

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An 'ideal society' would be the graveyard of human greatness. -Nicolas Gomez Davila
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Violence is not necessary to destroy a civilization. Each civilization dies from indifference to the unique values which created it.

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A philosopher who adopts scientific notions predetermines his conclusions.

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In the Christian obsessed with 'social justice' it isn't easy to discern whether charity is flourishing or faith is expiring. -Nicolas Gomez Davila
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Total freedom of expression does not compensate for lack of talent.

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Modern man does not love, but seeks refuge in love; does not hope, but seeks refuge in hope; does not believe but seeks refuge in dogma.

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Every marriage of an intellectual with the communist party ends in adultery. -Nicolas Gomez Davila
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