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“Catholics are necessarily at war with this age. That we are not more conscious of the fact, that we so often endeavor to make an impossible peace with it -- that is the tragedy. You cannot serve God and Mammon.”

Quote by Eric Gill

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Eric Gill, born on February 22, 1882, was a renowned typeface creator from the United Kingdom. His works have had a profound impact on modern typography, particularly his sans-serif fonts. Gill's contributions to typography have made him one of the most important type designers of the 20th century. more

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