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| A serious prophet upon predicting a flood should be the first man to climb a tree. This would demonstrate that he was indeed a seer. |
Stephen Crane (November 1, 1871 – June 5, 1900)
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| A serious prophet upon predicting a flood should be the first man to climb a tree. This would demonstrate that he was indeed a seer. |
What an interesting quote. For myself I always hope that those pontificating believe what they are saying.
ReplyDeleteThere is one quote I do even like more. It's the entry to Zülfü Livaneli`s "Engereğingözüdeki kamaşma", published 1996 by Can Yayinlari Ltd. Sti, Istanbul. English title: "The Eunuch Of Constantinople"
DeleteAt dusk a man came to a village and said
he was a prophet. The farmers did not
believe him, though. "Prove it!" they demanded.
The man pointed to the fortress wall opposite
and asked, "If this wall speaks and confirms
that I am a prophet, will you believe me then?"
"By God, then we believe you," they shouted.
The man turned to the wall, stretched out his hand
and commanded, "Speak, o wall!"
Then the wall began to speak:
"This man is not a prophet. He is deceiving you.
He is not a prophet."
Big smiles - and thanks.
DeleteGlad you enjoyed.
DeleteHe accomplished a tremendous ammount in his very short life. Interesting post.
ReplyDeleteIt is also interesting to think of that he died at an age when nowadays "young graduates" start their professional career, if at all.
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