Fulton John Sheen Quotes

A collection of quotes by Fulton John Sheen.

Fulton John Sheen (1895-1979) was an American bishop in the Catholic Church. He gained immense popularity through his television program, "Life Is Worth Living," which aired in the 1950s. Sheen's charismatic and engaging style attracted a wide audience, making him one of the first televangelists. He also served as the auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of New York from 1951 to 1966 and the bishop of the Diocese of Rochester from 1966 to 1969. Sheen's contributions to Catholic theology and his impact on broadcasting make him a significant figure in American religious history.

Pride is an admission of weakness; it secretly fears all com

Pride is an admission of weakness; it secretly fears all competition and dreads all rivals.

Fulton John Sheen

Pride

Joy is not the same as pleasure or happiness. A wicked and e

Joy is not the same as pleasure or happiness. A wicked and evil man may have pleasure, while any ordinary mortal is capable of being happy. Pleasure generally comes from things, and always through the senses; happiness comes from humans through fellowship. Joy comes from loving God and neighbor. Pleasure is quick and violent, like a flash of lightning. Joy is steady and abiding, like a fixed star. Pleasure depends on external circumstances, such as money, food, travel, etc. Joy is independent of them, for it comes from a good conscience and love of God.

Fulton John Sheen


The big print giveth, and the fine print taketh away.

The big print giveth, and the fine print taketh away.

Fulton John Sheen

Charity

Life is like a cash register, in that every account, every t

Life is like a cash register, in that every account, every thought, every deed, like every sale, is registered and recorded.

Fulton John Sheen

Life

Baloney is flattery laid on so thick it cannot be true, and

Baloney is flattery laid on so thick it cannot be true, and blarney is flattery so thin we love it.

Fulton John Sheen

Flattery

The proud man counts his newspaper clippings, the humble man

The proud man counts his newspaper clippings, the humble man his blessings.

Fulton John Sheen

Humility