There is a tendency among many shallow thinkers of our day to teach that every human act is a reflex, over which we do not exercise human control. They would rate a generous deed as no more praiseworthy than a wink, a crime as no more voluntary than a sneeze. . . Such a philosophy undercuts all human dignity. . . All of us have the power of choice in action at every moment of our lives.
Fulton J. SheenThere is no word more "dangerous" than liberalism, because to oppose it is the new "unforgivable sin."
Fulton J. SheenA smile across the aisle of a bus in the morning could save a suicide later in the day.
Fulton J. SheenCivilization is always in danger when those who have never learned to obey are given the right to command.
Fulton J. SheenThe only way to win audiences is to tell people about the life and death of Christ. Every other approach is a waste.
Fulton J. SheenA democracy flirts with the danger of becoming a slave in direct ratio to the numbers of its citizens who work, but do not own / or who own, but do not work; or who distribute, as politicians do, but do not produce. The danger of the "slave state" disappears in ratio to the numbers of people who own property and admit its attendant responsibilities under God. They can call their souls their own because they own and administer something other than their souls. Thus they are free.
Fulton J. Sheen