James Gibbons Quotes

There are no working hours for leaders.

Reform must come from within, not from without. You cannot legislate for virtue.

Like all valuable commodities, truth is often counterfeited.

Berlioz says nothing in his music, but he says it magnificently.

A civil ruler dabbling in religion is as reprehensible as a clergyman dabbling in politics. Both render themselves odious as well as ridiculous.

Every man has a mission from God to help his fellow beings.

We do not attach any intrinsic value to the Cross; this would be sinful and idolatrous. Our veneration is referred to Him who died upon it.

A critic is a man who expects miracles.

No great thing comes to any person unless that person has courage.

There are no office hours for leaders.