It is so stupid of modern civilization to have given up believing in the devil when he is the only explanation of it

Quote by Ronald Knox

Topics: Civilization Quotes, Culture Quotes, Devil Quotes

When suave politeness, tempering bigot zeal, corrected 'I believe' to 'one does feel'.

When suave politeness, tempering bigot zeal, corrected 'I believe' to 'one does feel'.

A good sermon should be like a woman's skirt: short enough to arouse interest but...

A good sermon should be like a woman's skirt: short enough to arouse interest but...

It is so stupid of modern civilisation to have given up believing in the devil...

It is so stupid of modern civilisation to have given up believing in the devil...

The hall-mark of American humour is its pose of illiteracy.

The hall-mark of American humour is its pose of illiteracy.

A good sermon should be like a woman's skirt: short enough to arouse interest but...

A good sermon should be like a woman's skirt: short enough to arouse interest but...

The hall-mark of American humor is its pose of illiteracy.

The hall-mark of American humor is its pose of illiteracy.

Only man has dignity; only man, therefore, can be funny.

Only man has dignity; only man, therefore, can be funny.

A baby is a loud noise at one end and no sense of responsibility at...

A baby is a loud noise at one end and no sense of responsibility at...

A good sermon should be like a woman's skirt: short enough to arouse interest but...

A good sermon should be like a woman's skirt: short enough to arouse interest but...

No politician has ever yet been able to rule his country, nor has any country...

No politician has ever yet been able to rule his country, nor has any country...

A good sermon is an engineering operation by which a chasm is bridged so that...

A good sermon is an engineering operation by which a chasm is bridged so that...

That is not the best sermon which makes the hearers go away talking to one...

That is not the best sermon which makes the hearers go away talking to one...

Children are more influenced by sermons you act than by sermons you preach.

Children are more influenced by sermons you act than by sermons you preach.

The secret of a good sermon is to have a good beginning and a good...

The secret of a good sermon is to have a good beginning and a good...

I can not understand why ministers presume to deliver sermons every week at appointed hours...

I can not understand why ministers presume to deliver sermons every week at appointed hours...