#offence

I think a bishop who doesn't give offence to anyone is probably not a good bishop. ↗

— James Thomson

#bishop #give #good #i #i think

Apologize: To lay the foundation for a future offence. ↗

— Ambrose Bierce

#humor #offences #satire #humor

The theologian considers sin mainly as an offence against God; the moral philosopher as contrary to reasonableness. ↗

— Thomas Aquinas

#considers #contrary #god #mainly #moral

I'm a great dog fanatic. My own dog died a little while ago and I take it very personally when things die - it's a major offence. ↗

— Clive Barker

#die #died #dog #fanatic #great

I have the conviction that excessive literary production is a social offence. ↗

— George Eliot

#excessive #i #literary #offence #production

I find that to be a fool as to worldly wisdom, and to commit my cause to God, not fearing to offend men, who take offence at the simplicity of truth, is the only way to remain unmoved at the sentiments of others. ↗

— John Woolman

#commit #fearing #find #fool #god