―They have only themselves to blame, said Mr. Dedalus suavely. If they took a fool’s advice they would confine their attention to religion.

―It is religion, Dante said. They are doing their duty in warning the people.

―We go to the house of God, Mr. Casey said, in all humility to pray to our Maker and not to hear election addresses.

―It is religion, Dante said again. They are right. They must direct their flocks.

―And preach politics from the altar, is it? asked Mr. Dedalus.

―Certainly, said Dante. It is a question of public morality. A priest would not be a priest if he did not tell his flock what is right and what is wrong.