James Gibbons

(1834–1921) Catholic Priest

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James Gibbons was a Catholic priest, best known for The faith of our fathers.

Quick Facts About James Gibbons

Born: July 23, 1834
Died: March 24, 1921
Profession: Catholic Priest
Notable works: The faith of our fathers

About James Gibbons

James Gibbons was an American Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Baltimore for more than forty years, from 1877 until his death in 1921. Created a cardinal in 1886, he was the second American cardinal, after John McCloskey.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Quotes by James Gibbons

For to keep at the top is harder almost than to get there

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Harder

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A civil ruler dabbling in religion is as reprehensible as a clergyman dabbling in politics. Both render themselves odious as well as…

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Clergymen

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Like all valuable commodities, truth is often counterfeited.

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Beautiful lies

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I am no longer a curmudgeon. I am a curmudgeon emeritus.

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Curmudgeon

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Reform must come from within, not from without. You cannot legislate for virtue.

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Culture

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There are no working hours for leaders.

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Business

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We do not attach any intrinsic value to the Cross; this would be sinful and idolatrous. Our veneration is referred to Him…

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Crosses

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No great thing comes to any person unless that person has courage.

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Courage

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To-day the whole Christian world prostrates itself in adoration around the crib of Bethlehem and rehearses in accents of love a history…

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Accents

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Every man has a mission from God to help his fellow beings.

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Every man

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There are no office hours for leaders.

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Great leadership

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Berlioz says nothing in his music, but he says it magnificently.

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Berlioz

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