“You have a chance to move in far better society than the Joneses. Why worry about keeping up with the Joneses? Keep up with the Angels and you'll be far wiser and happier.”

— Fulton J. Sheen

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Life Is Worth Living (1951–1957)

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Catholic bishop and television presenter 1895–1979

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