“There are some who live by every rule and cling tightly to their rectitude because they fear being swept away by a tempest of passion, and there are others who cling to the rules because they fear that there is no passion there at all, and that if they let go they would simply remain where they are, foolish and unmoved; and they could bear that least of all. Living a life of iron control lets them pretend to themselves that only by the mightiest effort of will can they hold great passions at bay.”
Quote by Philip Pullman
Work
The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ
This novel presents a fictional narrative that juxtaposes the characters of Jesus and Christ, offering a contemporary interpretation of their personas and their respective legacies. more
Author
Philip Pullman
Philip Pullman is a British film writer known for his adaptations of literary works. Born in October 1946, he is a prolific writer who has adapted several renowned novels into film scripts. more
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