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As soon as men decide that all means are permitted to fight an evi

As soon as men decide that all means are permitted to fight an evil, then their good becomes indistinguishable from the evil that they set out to destroy. – Christopher Dawson

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As I have pointed out, it is the Christian tradition that is the most fundamental element in Western culture. It lies at the base not only of Western religion, but also of Western morals and Western social idealism. – Christopher Dawson

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Every society rests in the last resort on the recognition of common principles and common ideals, and if it makes no moral or spiritual appeal to the loyalty of its members, it must inevitably fall to pieces. – Christopher Dawson

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It is easier to lead men to combat, stirring up their passion, than to restrain them and direct them toward the patient labors of peace. – Andre Gide

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Men are born to succeed, not to fail. – Henry David Thoreau

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Men are anxious to improve their circumstances, but are unwilling to improve themselves they therefore remain bound. – James Allen

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Deprived of meaningful work, men and women lose their reason for existence they go stark, raving mad. – Fyodor Dostoevsky

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