Peace Quote by Thomas Keneally
““He [Rabbi Menasha Levartov] was one of those men who, even in the years of peace, would have advised his congregation that while God may well be honored by the inflexibility of the pious, he might also be honored by the flexibility of the sensible.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith, 1972
Even in peace, honoring God can be achieved through both strict piety and sensible flexibility.
In simple terms: Both strictness and flexibility can honor the divine.
Balance tradition with practical wisdom.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- religious counseling
- community leadership
- personal decision‑making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What is the right balance?
- When does flexibility become compromise?
Overemphasis on rigidity can alienate.