Apostles Quote by Peter Greenaway
“My second Christian name is John. Good solid bourgeois Christian name, like my first name, Peter, a rock. Minerals. Build on rock, rocks, uranium. Peter and John were two of the twelve apostles - arguable the two most significant. Were my parents hedging their bets?”
About This Quote
Source Film: The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover, 1989
The speaker reflects on naming conventions linking biblical apostles to personal identity, hinting at parental expectations and symbolic foundations.
In simple terms: Names tie personal identity to cultural and religious symbols.
Key Takeaway
Consider how names shape self‑perception.
Themes
identity
heritage
symbolism
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- family naming
- personal branding
- cultural identity
- heritage narratives
Key Concepts
biblical allusion
parental influence
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you feel your name influences your life choices?
- How do cultural symbols affect personal identity?
A Different Perspective
Names may not fully determine destiny.
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