Dens Quote by Fulton J. Sheen
“Satan stations more devils on monastery walls than in the dens of iniquity, for the latter offer no resistance.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: “The Devil’s Work”, 1955
Evil prefers open sin where resistance is weak, while hidden sin offers no challenge to the soul.
In simple terms: Evil thrives where there’s no resistance.
Key Takeaway
Guard against complacent sin.
Themes
morality
temptation
spiritual warfare
resistance
Mood
cautionary
spiritual
Type
religious
inspirational
When to use this quote
- confessional counseling
- spiritual retreats
- ethical training
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
theology
ethics
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize hidden moral failings?
- What strengthens resistance to temptation?
A Different Perspective
Not all sin is overt; subtle sins matter too.
![“If you call [the synagogue] a brothel, a den of vice, the devil's refuge, Satan's fortress, a place to deprave the soul, an abyss of every conceivable disaster or whatever else you will, you are still saying less than it deserves.” quote by St. Jerome](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/91e/st-jerome-3227_abyss_if-you-call-the-synagogue-a-brothel-a-de_428582.jpg)
![“Man blindly works the will of fate. [Ger., Blindlings that er blos den Willen des Geschickes.]” quote by Christoph Martin Wieland](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/661/christoph-martin-wieland-35565_blindly_man-blindly-works-the-will-of-fate-ger-b_3452.jpg)
