1. Love the prophet because he loves the sinner. Love the sinner because he is you. Without the
sinner, what need is there for a redeemer? Without sin, what grace has forgiveness?
2. And then the archangel showed vision, a city, lighter than air. I asked her, "Why do you show
this to me archangel? I'm not a strong man. I'm not a righteous man. I'm not a holy man." And she
told me the most remarkable thing. "You're right, prophet. But if grace is within the grasp of one
such as you, how can anyone else not see it in themselves."
3. One man goes into the water of baptism, a different man comes out. Born again. But who is that
man who lies submerged? Perhaps that swimmer is both sinner and saint, until he is revealed onto
the eyes of man.
4. Madam Lutece, I read all your books on the sciences. Mama says it's not a fit occupation for a
lady, but I think she's jealous of our cleverness. Is it true that only you are allowed to visit the
the girl in the tower? If the Lamb is lonely too, I should like to meet her as we would have much
in common. Warmest regards, C.
6. Father C called on me today to write his biograph. Me! The man pays for exactly 100 pages in
advance. Now I'm half a Jew, and I smell silver. So I say, I say, "Father, your flock would pay for
a thousand you know? Why settle for less? And then the prophet looks to me and says, "One hundred
will suffice, as I know how it ends."