April 11, 2007

  • Curiosity and a Particular Joy

    When we give others something excellent,
    we reflect the
    standards of heaven.
    We make others curious.
    When they get curious,
    they’re open
    to discovering things
    they would not otherwise understand.
    Such discoveries
    provoke growth
    and a particular joy.

    ~ Jeffrey Overstreet
    in Through a Screen Darkly:
    Looking Closer at Beauty
    Truth and Evil in the Movies

    HT: KGB and LC, quote-collectors extraordinaire

Comments (4)

  • What a stunning quote– and how true. And now I have to have that book! Your reading list looks a lot like mine, so I have a feeling you may not be the best influence on my book budget! Thanks so much.

    Janice Campbell

  • What a small world.  I just read my highschool’s update about what everybody’s doing, and he and his book were mentioned (obviously, he graduated after me!!!!).  I think he’s related to my Bible teacher. 

  • Welcome Janice! Oh boy – another conspirator in the reading life! I’m eager to explore your site.

  • Missing you …

    Dana in GA

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