John Henry Newman

John Henry Newman, an English theologian, first served as an Anglican priest, before converting to Catholicism, becoming a Catholic priest and later a cardinal during the 19th century. In the 21st century, he was canonized a saint by the Catholic Church. Below is a compilation of Cardinal Newman's quotes stitched together with a summary text up front followed by his quote. 1.) Begin your life by doing good: "Fear not that thy life shall come to an end, but rather fear that it shall never have a beginning." 2.) Good and truth may come at a cost: "Good is never accomplished except at the cost of those who do it, truth never breaks through except through the sacrifice of those who spread it." 3.) Do not seek God among the wealthy and powerful: " I sought to hear the voice of God and climbed the top most steeple, but God declared, Go down again, I dwell among the people." 4.)We may have free will, but there will be judgement: "We can believe what we choose. (But) We are answerable for what we choose to believe." 5.) Honoring the Pope does not mitigate our conscience: "I shall drink to the Pope, if you please, still, to conscience first, and to the Pope afterwards."