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Michael Novak Quote: “Practically every movie that shows the…”

Practically every movie that shows the pope or even a bishop as a character, and in much of western literature of the last 300 or 400 years, these are portrayed as awful figures.

June 23, 2021 1933, American, Michael Novak, Quotes by Philosophers, September 9

Elaine Pagels Quote: “People who are comfortable with very…”

People who are comfortable with very clear boundaries and group definitions don’t like the instability and ambiguity of people who say they are more advanced Christians, or they don’t have to do what the bishop says.

March 25, 2021 1943, American, Elaine Pagels, February 13, Quotes by Historians

James Martineau Quote: “The pinafore of the child will…”

The pinafore of the child will be more than a match for the frock of the bishop and the surplice of the priest.

February 8, 2021 1805, April 21, English, James Martineau, Quotes by Philosophers

William P. Leahy Quote: “By no means do I anticipate…”

By no means do I anticipate screening those who come on to campus… And I have no difficulty if a bishop across the country or some local pastor may say that’s not Catholic teaching – that’s fine.

April 23, 2019 1948, American, Quotes by Educators, William P. Leahy

Saul David Quote: “Historians turning their hands to fiction…”

Historians turning their hands to fiction are all the rage. Since Alison Weir led the way in 2006, an ever-growing number of established non-fiction writers – Giles Milton, Simon Sebag Montefiore, Harry Sidebottom, Patrick Bishop, Ian Mortimer and myself included – have written historical novels.

April 4, 2019 1966, British, Quotes by Historians, Saul David

Thom Gunn Quote: “I was at a benefit for…”

I was at a benefit for some imprisoned students in the ’60s at San Francisco State, and there were lots of poets reading for the benefit: one was Elizabeth Bishop.

November 16, 2018 1929, August 29, British, Quotes by Poets, Thom Gunn
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