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Puritanism Quotes By Christopher Moore: Nothing evokes the prurient like puritanism.

Nothing evokes the prurient like puritanism. — Christopher Moore

Puritanism Quotes By Will Durant: [I]ndeed, one hears, in early Christian theology, as

[I]ndeed, one hears, in early Christian theology, as many echoes of Persian dualism as of Hebrew Puritanism or Greek philosophy. — Will Durant

Puritanism Quotes By Anya Seton: Elizabeth knew it was a fast day, but

Elizabeth knew it was a fast day, but the rumbling in her belly was harder to ignore than the grumbling of the preacher. — Anya Seton

Puritanism Quotes By Stevie J. Cole: I've given myself over to a devil, and

I've given myself over to a devil, and God help me, all of the misery has been worth it for this very fucking moment. — Stevie J. Cole

Puritanism Quotes By Barbara W. Tuchman: Puritanism, he said, was a reaction to the

Puritanism, he said, was a reaction to the loss of moral fiber that accompanied the Renaissance. — Barbara W. Tuchman

Puritanism Quotes By Niama Leslie Williams: Because joy is our birthright, homeless or no!!!

Because joy is our birthright, homeless or no!!! — Niama Leslie Williams

Puritanism Quotes By William Gibson: Those fuckers," Janice said, meaning the football players,

Those fuckers," Janice said, meaning the football players, "they get me doing hate Kegels. — William Gibson

Puritanism Quotes By Pope Francis: Grace is not part of consciousness; it is

Grace is not part of consciousness; it is the amount of light in our souls, not knowledge nor reason. — Pope Francis

Puritanism Quotes By Susie Bright: There is more criticism of puritanism, and more

There is more criticism of puritanism, and more distance from Christian morality, than there has been before. — Susie Bright

Puritanism Quotes By Zsa Zsa Gabor: I call everyone 'Darling' because I can't remember

I call everyone 'Darling' because I can't remember their names. — Zsa Zsa Gabor

Puritanism Quotes By Seraphim Of Sarov: The human spirit lies open to God alone,

The human spirit lies open to God alone, for it is a fathomless depth. — Seraphim Of Sarov

Puritanism Quotes By Philip Massinger: Petitions, not sweetened with gold, are but unsavory

Petitions, not sweetened with gold, are but unsavory and oft refused; or, if received, are pocketed, not read. — Philip Massinger

Puritanism Quotes By James Russell Lowell: Puritanism, believing itself quick with the seed of

Puritanism, believing itself quick with the seed of religious liberty, laid, without knowing it, the egg of democracy. — James Russell Lowell

Puritanism Quotes By Tom Paulin: One of the strongest features of Puritanism is

One of the strongest features of Puritanism is its autobiographical tendency, its passionate self-regard. — Tom Paulin

Puritanism Quotes By Barry Humphries: Political correctness means nothing to me. Nothing. It's

Political correctness means nothing to me. Nothing. It's the new Puritanism, darling. Preventing us from expressing ourselves. — Barry Humphries

Puritanism Quotes By Adam Steven Page: We all have a dark side, our quality

We all have a dark side, our quality of life rests on whether or not we have the strength to control it. — Adam Steven Page

Puritanism Quotes By Emma Goldman: Prostitution, although hounded, imprisoned, and chained, is nevertheless

Prostitution, although hounded, imprisoned, and chained, is nevertheless the greatest triumph of Puritanism. — Emma Goldman

Puritanism Quotes By Albert Camus: Absolute virtue is impossible and the republic of

Absolute virtue is impossible and the republic of forgiveness leads, with implacable logic, to the republic of the guillotine. — Albert Camus

Puritanism Quotes By Leland Ryken: Puritanism was a youthful, vigorous movement.

Puritanism was a youthful, vigorous movement. — Leland Ryken

Puritanism Quotes By Marlene Dietrich: Sex: In America an obsession. In other parts

Sex: In America an obsession. In other parts of the world a fact. — Marlene Dietrich

Puritanism Quotes By H.L. Mencken: Puritanism: The haunting fear that someone, somewhere, may

Puritanism: The haunting fear that someone, somewhere, may be happy. — H.L. Mencken

Puritanism Quotes By Francois-Henri Pinault: There's a strength to being able to look

There's a strength to being able to look at products through a customer's eyes, but it is also dangerous. — Francois-Henri Pinault

Puritanism Quotes By George W. Bush: EVERY PILOT REMEMBERS his first flight. For me,

EVERY PILOT REMEMBERS his first flight. For me, it was in a Cessna 172 at Moody Air Force Base in Valdosta, Georgia, in 1968. — George W. Bush

Puritanism Quotes By H.L. Mencken: There is only one honest impulse at the

There is only one honest impulse at the bottom of Puritanism, and that is the impulse to punish the man with a superior capacity for happiness. — H.L. Mencken

Puritanism Quotes By Molly Haskell: [On swingers:] They have gone from Puritanism into

[On swingers:] They have gone from Puritanism into promiscuity without passing through sensuality. — Molly Haskell

Puritanism Quotes By Gloria D. Gonsalves: I was taught how to walk but I

I was taught how to walk but I did not master the cheating steps of others. — Gloria D. Gonsalves

Puritanism Quotes By Gilbert K. Chesterton: Puritanism was an honourable mood; it was a

Puritanism was an honourable mood; it was a noble fad. In other words, it was a highly creditable mistake. — Gilbert K. Chesterton

Puritanism Quotes By Taylor Swift: Giving up doesn't always mean your weak sometimes

Giving up doesn't always mean your weak sometimes your just strong enough to let go — Taylor Swift

Puritanism Quotes By Joseph Wood Krutch: The most serious charge which can be brought

The most serious charge which can be brought against New England is not Puritanism but February. — Joseph Wood Krutch