William Sloane Coffin Jr. Quotes

God knows it is emotionally satisfying to be righteous with that righteousness that nourishes itself on the blood of sinners. But God also knows that what is emotionally satisfying can be spiritually devastating.

- William Sloane Coffin Jr.

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