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The quote argues that skepticism can sometimes be less about careful thinking and more about using doubt as an excuse for poor conduct. It suggests that uncertainty may be adopted as a stance rather than held as a serious intellectual view. The line criticizes skepticism when it becomes a cover for behavior the speaker sees as wrong.
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About Fulton J. Sheen
American Catholic prelate
Fulton J. Sheen was an American Catholic prelate. He served as Bishop of Rochester from 1966 to 1969, and became widely known for his preaching. Sheen was especially recognized for bringing his sermons to television and radio, where his clear style reached a broad audience. His public voice was rooted in Catholic teaching and in the work of speaking to listeners through mass media.
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Books by Fulton J. Sheen
Your life is worth living
2001
Those Mysterious Priests
2005
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2008