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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.” quote by Thomas Keneally
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““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.””

Thomas Keneally

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.

Key Takeaway

Balance tradition with practical wisdom.

Themes

faith flexibility wisdom

Mood

thoughtful inspirational

Type

philosophical reflective

When to use this quote

  • religious counseling
  • community leadership
  • personal decision‑making

Key Concepts

theology ethics community

Questions to Reflect On

  • What is the right balance?
  • When does flexibility become compromise?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on rigidity can alienate.

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