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It is as absurd to argue men, as to torture them, into believing.

John Henry Newman

Faith is illuminative, not operative; it does not force obedience, though it increases responsibility; it heightens guilt, but it does not prevent sin. The will is the source of action.
JOHN HENRY NEWMAN

Doe Guilt Responsibility
Man is emphatically self-made.
JOHN HENRY NEWMAN

Made Men Self
Calculation never made a hero.
JOHN HENRY NEWMAN

Calculation Hero Made
To discover and to teach are distinct functions; they are also distinct gifts, and are not commonly found united in the same person.
JOHN HENRY NEWMAN

Found Function Science
Dear Lord…shine through me, and be so in me that every soul I come in contact with may feel Your presence in my soul…Let me thus praise You in the way You love best, by shining on those around me.
JOHN HENRY NEWMAN

Dear Lord Love Shining
There is such a thing as legitimate warfare: war has its laws; there are things which may fairly be done, and things which may not be done.
JOHN HENRY NEWMAN

Done Law War
From the age of fifteen, dogma has been the fundamental principle of my religion: I know no other religion; I cannot enter into the idea of any other sort of religion; religion, as a mere sentiment, is to me a dream and a mockery.
JOHN HENRY NEWMAN

Dream Ideas Religion
Growth is the only evidence of life.
JOHN HENRY NEWMAN

Change Life Positive
Every breath of air and ray of light and heat, every beautiful prospect, is, as it were, the skirts of the (angel’s) garments, the waving robes of those whose faces see God.
JOHN HENRY NEWMAN

Angel Beautiful Light
It’s really not a difficult decision when you reflect on it, … The situation is just so tenuous with where it’s going to hit. You don’t want to take any chances.
JOHN HENRY NEWMAN

Decision Reflection Want
It is often said that second thoughts are best. So they are in matters of judgment but not in matters of conscience.
JOHN HENRY NEWMAN

Judgment Matter Said
God created you to do him some particular service. He has given some work to you that he has not given to another. You have your mission. You shall do good.
JOHN HENRY NEWMAN

Given Missions Priceless
I see nothing in the theory of evolution inconsistent with an Almighty Creator and Protector.
JOHN HENRY NEWMAN

Almighty Evolution Inconsistent Theory
Somehow I am necessary for His purposes, as necessary in my place as an Archangel in his.
JOHN HENRY NEWMAN

Angel Purpose
When you feel in need of a compliment, give one to someone else.
JOHN HENRY NEWMAN

Esteem Giving Needs Self
Learn to do thy part and leave the rest to Heaven.
JOHN HENRY NEWMAN

Catholic Heaven Part

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