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Who in the Bible besides Jesus knew--knew--that we're carrying the Kingdom of Heaven around with us, inside, where we're all too goddam stupid and sentimental and unimaginative to look?

Who in the Bible besides Jesus knew--knew--that we're carrying the Kingdom of Heaven around with us, inside, where we're all too goddam stupid and sentimental and unimaginative to look?

J. D. Salinger
Jesus, Stupid, Heaven
j.d. salinger (1961). “franny and zooey”

I said old Jesus probably would've puked if He could see it - all those fancy costumes and all. Sally said I was a sacrilegious atheist. I probably am. The thing Jesus really would've liked would be the guy who plays the kettle drums in the orchestra.

J. D. Salinger
Jesus, Atheist, Play
J. D. SALINGER (1951). “THE CATCHER IN THE RYE”

If you're going to say the Jesus Prayer, at least say it to Jesus, and not to St. Francis and Seymour and Heidi's grandfather all wrapped up in one.

J. D. Salinger
Jesus, Prayer, Grandfather
j.d. salinger (1961). “franny and zooey”

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