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“But there are still many who continue to marvel at the wisdom of God in so planning the universe that big rivers run by great towns, and that death comes at the end of life instead of in the middle of it. Divest pleas ... of their semi-philosophic jargon, reduce his illustrations to homely…” quote by Chapman Cohen
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“But there are still many who continue to marvel at the wisdom of God in so planning the universe that big rivers run by great towns, and that death comes at the end of life instead of in the middle of it. Divest pleas ... of their semi-philosophic jargon, reduce his illustrations to homely similes, and he is marvelling at the wisdom of God who so planned things that the two extremities of a piece of wood should come at the ends instead of in the middle.”

Chapman Cohen

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

People marvel at divine wisdom in the universe’s design, yet often use complex jargon instead of simple analogies.

In simple terms: Simplify profound ideas to relatable examples.

Key Takeaway

Seek clarity over complexity.

Themes

faith wisdom communication

Mood

educational thoughtful

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • teaching
  • public speaking
  • writing

Key Concepts

theology philosophy analogy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we balance depth with clarity?
  • What simple analogies illustrate complex ideas?
A Different Perspective

Oversimplification can miss nuance.

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