Why did men worship in churches, locking themselves away in the dark, when the world lay beyond its doors in all its real glory?

Quote by Charles De Lint

Topics: Church Quotes, Questioning Quotes

If you're not ready to die, then how can you live?

If you're not ready to die, then how can you live?

The few wonders of the world only exist while there are those with the sight...

The few wonders of the world only exist while there are those with the sight...

I'm not Chinese. I thrive in interesting times.

I'm not Chinese. I thrive in interesting times.

The problem with children is that you have to put up with their parents.

The problem with children is that you have to put up with their parents.

I think you're all mad. But that's part and parcel of being an artistic genius,...

I think you're all mad. But that's part and parcel of being an artistic genius,...

That's the thing with magic. You've got to know it's still here, all around us,...

That's the thing with magic. You've got to know it's still here, all around us,...

Without mysteries, life would be very dull indeed. What would be left to strive for...

Without mysteries, life would be very dull indeed. What would be left to strive for...

There are few joys to compare with the telling of a well-told tale.

There are few joys to compare with the telling of a well-told tale.

The best artists know what to leave out.

The best artists know what to leave out.

When all's said and done, all roads lead to the same end. So it's not...

When all's said and done, all roads lead to the same end. So it's not...

Life is like art. You have to work hard to keep it simple and still...

Life is like art. You have to work hard to keep it simple and still...

As far as I'm concerned, the only difference between fact and what most people call...

As far as I'm concerned, the only difference between fact and what most people call...

Why did men worship in churches, locking themselves away in the dark, when the world...

Why did men worship in churches, locking themselves away in the dark, when the world...

The road leading to a goal does not separate you from the destination; it is...

The road leading to a goal does not separate you from the destination; it is...

Wondering's healthy. Broadens the mind. Opens you up to all sorts of stray thoughts and...

Wondering's healthy. Broadens the mind. Opens you up to all sorts of stray thoughts and...

Remember the quiet wonders. The world has more need of them than it has for...

Remember the quiet wonders. The world has more need of them than it has for...

A long time ago a bunch of people reached a general consensus as to what's...

A long time ago a bunch of people reached a general consensus as to what's...

Witchery is merely a word for what we are all capable of.

Witchery is merely a word for what we are all capable of.

I want to touch the heart of the world and make it smile.

I want to touch the heart of the world and make it smile.

The fey wonders of the world only exist while there are those with the sight...

The fey wonders of the world only exist while there are those with the sight...