Quote by Samuel Butler

Priests are not men of the world it is not intended that they should be and a University training is the one best adapted to prevent their becoming so.

Priests are not men of the world it is not intended that the

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This quote suggests that priests, due to their spiritual role, should not be deeply immersed in worldly matters. Instead, they should be focused on their spiritual duties. The quote goes on to claim that a university education is specifically beneficial in helping priests avoid becoming too engrossed in the secular world, as it provides them with knowledge and intellectual development that can strengthen their spiritual and moral grounding. In essence, the quote emphasizes the importance of priests maintaining their spiritual focus and suggests that a university education can aid them in doing so.

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