May 28, 2012
"At least six times during the last few years, I have found myself in a situation in which I should certainly have become a Catholic, if I had not been restrained from that rash step by the fortunate accident that I was one already."

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G.K. Chesterton, from “My Six Conversions”

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May 28, 2012
"I claim to be egotistical in the interests of other people. It is a contradiction in terms; but as the higher mathematics, the higher morality, the higher religion and the rest now entirely consist of contradictions in terms, I go on with a ghastly calm."

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G.K. Chesterton, from “An Apology for Buffoons”

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May 27, 2012
"Catholic disturbed in his faith is like a man going blind. One should take a great deal of trouble to prevent a man from going blind."

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Hilaire Belloc, from “A Companion to Mr. Wells’s ‘Outline of History’ “

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May 27, 2012

tumblrbot asked: WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE INANIMATE OBJECT?

It is a toss up between the Sword and the Pen. Though Pen is reputed to be mightier, Sword, along with it’s other  more obvious attributes and symbolism’s, also embodies the cruciform shape which represents our ultimate hope.

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May 26, 2012
"Common sense, that extinct branch of psychology."

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G.K. Chesterton

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May 26, 2012
"The answer to anyone who talks about the surplus population is to ask him whether he is the surplus population, or if he is not, how he knows he is not."

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G.K. Chesterton

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May 25, 2012
"Divorce by now is prayed for as if it were the proper sequel of marriage."

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-Tertullian AD 160 - 225

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May 22, 2012
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“The more powerful, the more acute, and the more sensitive minds of our time are clearly inclining toward the Catholic side.”

-Hilaire Belloc

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May 22, 2012
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“Be at the pains of putting down every single item of expenditure whatsoever every day which could possibly be twisted into a professional expense and remember to lump in all the doubtfulls.”

Hilaire Belloc

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May 20, 2012
Welcome to the “dNd”!

I see you have happened upon the “dNd”!  (dee en dee)

In a world full of confusion and opposing opinions, I strive to bring you views and advice worthy of pondering from our eldest of elders, the dead.

Not just the dead, but the DEAD N DISORDERLY!

Please enjoy. I certainly will. ;)

-T Mod (The Moderator) 

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