Richard Chevenix Trench Quotes

A collection of quotes by Richard Chevenix Trench.

Richard Chevenix Trench (1807-1886) was an Irish Anglican priest, poet, and Bible scholar. Born in Dublin, he studied at Trinity College, where he showed a keen interest in literature and languages. Trench became the Archbishop of Dublin and Archbishop of Ireland, playing a significant role in the Irish church, social reform, and education. He is best known for his scholarly work in biblical studies, particularly his influential book "Notes on the Parables of Our Lord." Trench's insightful linguistic analysis and poetic language made his writings widely acclaimed. His contributions to theology, language, and social issues continue to be recognized and celebrated.

Language is the amber in which a thousand precious and subtl

Language is the amber in which a thousand precious and subtle thoughts have been safely embedded and preserved. It has arrested ten thousand lightning flashes of genius, which, unless thus fixed and arrested, might have been as bright, but would have also been as quickly passing and perishing, as the lightning.

Richard Chevenix Trench

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