Bernadette Devlin's Quote - Among the best traitors Ireland has ever had, Mother Church ranks

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Among the best traitors Ireland has ever had, Mother Church ranks at the very top, a massive obstacle in the path to equality and freedom. She has been a force for conservatism… to ward off threats to her own security and influence. – Bernadette Devlin

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To gain that which is worth having, it may be necessary to lose everything else. – Bernadette Devlin

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