A civil ruler dabbling in religion is as reprehensible as a clergyman dabbling in politics. Both render themselves odious as well as ridiculous. — James Gibbons Copy Share
Reform must come from within, not from without. You cannot legislate for virtue. — James Gibbons Copy Share
We do not attach any intrinsic value to the Cross; this would be sinful and idolatrous. Our veneration is referred to Him who died… — James Gibbons Copy Share
To-day the whole Christian world prostrates itself in adoration around the crib of Bethlehem and rehearses in accents of love a history which precedes… — James Gibbons Copy Share
