I myself, however, could never resist the temptation to…
““I myself, however, could never resist the temptation to read raisin paste for wine in the story of the Miracle of Cana. "When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made raisin paste ... he said unto the bridegroom, 'Every man doth at the beginning doth set forth good raisin paste, and when men have well drunk [eaten? the text is no doubt corrupt], then that which is worse, but thou hast kept the good raisin paste until now.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The passage uses a metaphor of wine and raisin paste to illustrate how initial purity can be corrupted over time, warning against losing original goodness.
In simple terms: Metaphor warns that original goodness can be lost.
Key Takeaway
Guard the original purity of your intentions.
Themes
faith
spirituality
integrity
corruption
tradition
Mood
contemplative
cautionary
Type
theological
reflective
When to use this quote
- religious rituals
- personal ethics
- cultural traditions
- habit formation
Key Concepts
Theology
symbolism
moral decay
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you preserve original goodness in practice?
- What symbols risk losing their meaning over time?
A Different Perspective
Metaphors can be misinterpreted, leading to confusion.