David Jenkins quotes
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“No statement about God is simply, literally true. God is far more than can be measured, described, defined in ordinary language, or pinned down to any particular happening.”
-- David JenkinsSource : The Guardian, December 24, 1984.
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“I wouldn't put it past God to arrange a virgin birth if He wanted, but I very much doubt if He would.”
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“As I get older I seem to believe less and less and yet to believe what I do believe more and more.”
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“I am not clear that God manoeuvres physical things? After all, a conjuring trick with bones only proves that it is as clever as a conjuring trick with bones”
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“Fiber has a beneficial effect in preventing colon cancer.”
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“It is unfortunate that some in our party have lost sight of the importance of conservation and environmental protection for keeping America strong, healthy, prosperous, and secure. It's time for all of our Republican leaders to recognize that conservation is conservative.”
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“Deep thoughts (come) from a deep well. Society is useful because when we see ourselves reflected through others we can gain a deeper understanding of ourselves.”
-- David Jenkins
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“My departure from Hollywood was described as a walk-out. No one understood that I was cracking up.”
Source : Gene Tierney, Mickey Herskowitz (1979). “Self-portrait”, Peter Wyden
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“Some folks look at me and see a certain swagger, which in Texas is called 'walking.'”
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Source : Alan Brennert (2015). “The Hawaii Novels: Moloka'i and Honolulu”, p.852, St. Martin's Press
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“Language can be a way of hiding your thoughts and preventing communication.”
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