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In a civilized society, all crimes are likely to be sins, but most sins are not and ought not to be treated as crimes. Man's ultimate responsibility is to God alone.
Geoffrey Fisher
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"In a civilized society, all crimes are likely to be sins, but most sins are not and ought not to be treated as crimes. Man's ultimate responsibility is to God alone."
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In a civilized society, all crimes are likely to be sins, but most sins are not and ought not to be treated as crimes. Man's ultimate responsibility is to God alone. — Geoffrey Fisher

About Geoffrey Fisher

Geoffrey Fisher was a Clergyman from United Kingdom (1887–1972).

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This quote is attributed to Geoffrey Fisher, a Clergyman from United Kingdom.
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Geoffrey Fisher lived from 1887 – 1972.
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